Badsley Primary School
Rotherham, S65 2QS · Rotherham · primary school
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74th of 84 primary schools in Rotherham we can score, 96 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 1.6/10 against 713 of them, against 1.3/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 39.0 · 8 | 62% | 0.46 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 1.0 · 21 | 38% | 0.82 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Badsley Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 39.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 1.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (1.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Badsley Choir, play hockey or football, and attend the breakfast club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 548 pupils against a stated capacity of 630. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific steps are taken to help children progress from the expected to the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about Badsley Primary School
Overview
Badsley Primary School offers a warm, happy atmosphere where pupils develop secure relationships and enjoy a variety of enriching activities. While behaviour, personal development, and early years provision are rated as ‘Good’, the overall quality of education is judged to ‘Require improvement’ due to inconsistencies in curriculum delivery. The school is actively working to strengthen its curriculum, particularly in writing and other subjects where knowledge gaps hinder learning.
Strengths
- Early years provision is ‘Good’, with children showing ‘enjoyment and independence’ and benefiting from a ‘strong’ phonics programme.
- Behaviour is ‘Good’, with classrooms described as ‘calm and purposeful places to learn’ where pupils follow clear routines.
- Personal development is ‘Good’, featuring a ‘strong’ personal, social, health, and education curriculum that promotes respect for difference.
- Leadership is ‘Good’, with governors who ‘support and challenge the school well’ and staff who feel ‘valued and supported’.
- Effective systems identify the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, including enhanced on-site provision.
Areas to improve
- Staff must check for and address gaps in pupils’ knowledge in some subjects before introducing new topics, as these gaps currently hinder achievement.
- The curriculum in some subjects does not support pupils to build knowledge over time, leading to ‘fragmented’ learning; this requires continued development to ensure deeper understanding.
- The new writing curriculum is not fully implemented, resulting in writing that ‘lacks accuracy’ and is ‘often not well presented’; pupils need more frequent opportunities to practise writing skills.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘the arrangements for safeguarding are effective’.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 35% |
| 2023/24 | 47% |
| 2024/25 | 39% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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