Flanderwell Primary School
Rotherham, S66 2JF · Rotherham · primary school
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61st 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 4,224 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.1/10 among them, against 4.1/10 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 | 68.0 · 60 | 40% | 2.40 |
| Ofsted | 10 | 35% | 0.34 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Flanderwell Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 68.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The proportion reaching the higher standard was 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.1 out of 10 among them, against 4.1 out of 10 nationally. Ofsted inspected the school in June 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Lego therapy and a lunch club, while arts and music provision includes singing, ukulele, guitar, One Voice, opera, and ballet.
Getting in
The published school roll is 395 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 have not yet reached the higher standard in core subjects? What specific steps are taken to improve outcomes in the areas graded lower in the recent inspection? How are the arts and music clubs scheduled to ensure they do not conflict with core learning time?
What Ofsted said about Flanderwell Primary School
Overview
Flanderwell Primary School is fulfilling the expected standard of education, with leaders demonstrating a clear vision rooted in children’s rights. Pupils enjoy a calm, orderly environment where they behave well and feel safe, supported by robust attendance systems and inclusive practices.
Strengths
- Pupils achieve well in reading, writing, and mathematics, with disadvantaged pupils showing particular strength in attainment.
- The curriculum is broad and ambitious, helping pupils gain secure knowledge, especially in history and religious education.
- Staff provide effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, ensuring they learn successfully alongside peers.
- Leaders foster a positive culture where staff feel supported, and governors effectively scrutinise pupil achievement and funding use.
- Pupils are well prepared for life in modern Britain, developing a mature understanding of fundamental British values and different faiths.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure teachers consistently match tasks to pupils’ needs, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, so all achieve as well as they can.
- Leaders should ensure pupils consistently secure the basics of letter formation and handwriting from the early years onwards.
- Leaders should embed quality assurance processes so their analysis of the school’s performance is consistently detailed and insightful.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an open culture where concerns are actively identified, acted upon, and managed to ensure pupils feel safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 54% |
| 2023/24 | 74% |
| 2024/25 | 68% |
| 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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