Foljambe Primary School
Rotherham, S65 4HQ · Rotherham · primary school
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83rd 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 — 0.5/10 against 424 of them, against 0.5/10 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 | 26.0 · 2 | 62% | 0.11 |
| 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.
Foljambe Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 26.0% 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 (0.5 out of 10 either way).
Getting in
The published school roll is 144 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
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in core subjects? What specific strategies are used to help students progress towards the higher standard? How does the school manage class sizes to ensure individual attention for each child?
What Ofsted said about Foljambe Primary School
Overview
Foljambe Primary School is described as an "inclusive and welcoming" environment where pupils feel safe and value their teachers. However, the report states that pupils receive a "variable standard of education" and that the school’s ambition for high achievement is "not realised consistently." While new leadership has stabilised the school following "significant turbulence," resulting in improved behaviour and attendance, pupils’ overall achievement remains "too low."
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "good" behaviour and attitudes, treating one another with kindness and responding well to expectations.
- Personal development is rated "good," with pupils gaining a "secure understanding" of important concepts like consent and risk management.
- The curriculum is "well considered and suitably ambitious," structured to build logically from early years to Year 6.
- Vulnerable pupils, including those in the ‘Magna Lane’ provision, are "well supported" by staff who know them well.
- New leaders have acted effectively to reduce absences and incidents of poor behaviour rapidly.
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure teachers implement the curriculum consistently, as current variability leaves some pupils with gaps in knowledge.
- Teaching needs to address and close historic knowledge gaps more rapidly so pupils can catch up and access new learning effectively.
- The trust should better support the governing board to scrutinise the school’s work and hold leaders to account for improvements.
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 | 0% |
| 2023/24 | 29% |
| 2024/25 | 26% |
| 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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