Ferham Primary School
Rotherham, S61 1AP · Rotherham · primary school
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84th 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 — 0.1/10 against 206 of them, against 0.4/10 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 | 13.0 · 0 | 62% | 0.03 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 38% | 0.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Ferham Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 13.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, 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 (0.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join clubs including Dance, Choir, Knitting, Cooking, Sewing, and Skiff Band, and play Football, Hockey, and Tchoukball. Trips visit White Post Farm, Tropical Butterfly House, Cleethorpes, The Deep, Creswell Crags, Yorkshire Wildlife Park, Sherwood Pines, and Mam Tor.
Getting in
The published school roll is 228 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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
What specific support is available for pupils who have not met the expected standard in core subjects? How are the various clubs and trips funded and organised?
What Ofsted said about Ferham Primary School
Overview
Ferham Primary School is described as a "friendly and welcoming" environment where pupils feel safe and form strong relationships with staff. The report highlights a "well-structured curriculum" and effective support for pupils with special educational needs, though recent changes have not yet fully impacted published outcomes. While personal development and leadership are rated Good, the quality of education and behaviour require improvement, primarily due to attendance issues.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate respect and kindness, creating a "calm learning environment" with a "focused learning atmosphere."
- The curriculum is clear and builds knowledge over time, with a strong focus on vocabulary and a "strong reading culture" supported by daily book clubs.
- Early years provision is effective, with staff using routines and small group work to support language development and self-regulation.
- Leaders have identified correct priorities and staff feel "well supported with their workload and well-being."
- The school successfully supports pupils new to the country or speaking English as an additional language through strong settlement systems.
Areas to improve
- Attendance rates are below national levels, with a high number of pupils persistently absent, requiring continued priority and family support.
- Published outcomes do not yet reflect the impact of curriculum changes; the school must refine the curriculum to ensure progress is better reflected in academic results.
- Assessment procedures in foundation subjects lack consistency; the school needs a uniform approach to identifying and addressing gaps in pupils’ knowledge across all subjects.
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 | 17% |
| 2023/24 | 7% |
| 2024/25 | 13% |
| 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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