Brinsworth Howarth Primary School
Rotherham, S60 5JR · Rotherham · primary school
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30th 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.
Narrow the comparison to the 4,292 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.2/10 among them, against 5.9/10 nationally. 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 | 66.0 · 54 | 40% | 2.16 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Brinsworth Howarth Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 66.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 10.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.2 out of 10 among them, against 5.9 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 181 pupils against a stated capacity of 225. 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 does a typical day look like for a child in Year 6? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating in practice?
What Ofsted said about Brinsworth Howarth Primary School
Overview
Brinsworth Howarth Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils are described as "polite, kind and caring." The school fosters a supportive community atmosphere, with parents noting it feels "like a big family," and maintains high aspirations for all learners, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Strengths
- Pupils are "tolerant and accepting" and take on leadership roles, such as school councillors and play leaders, while feeling safe and respected.
- Reading is a key priority; pupils who struggle are supported well and "quickly become fluent readers," developing enthusiasm for books.
- Mathematics teaching is confident, with clear methods to address learning gaps through additional teaching and morning maths meetings.
- Art is woven throughout the curriculum, with teachers delivering high-quality lessons that allow pupils to apply skills from different artists.
- Staff provide strong support for pupils with SEND, ensuring they "learn alongside their peers and achieve well" with clear plans and targets.
Areas to improve
- The school must improve processes for checking how well pupils learn the wider curriculum, as staff currently lack sufficient information to identify gaps in some foundation subjects.
Safeguarding
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 | 48% |
| 2023/24 | 75% |
| 2024/25 | 66% |
| 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
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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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