Rawmarsh Ashwood Primary School
Rotherham, S62 6HT · Rotherham · primary school
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75th 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 2,240 of them, against 1.8/10 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 | 52.0 · 22 | 40% | 0.88 |
| Ofsted | 3 | 35% | 0.10 |
| 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.
Rawmarsh Ashwood Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 52.0% 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% of pupils, 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, 1.8 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school "Requires improvement" in December 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Dance Club and Circus Skills, and an after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 166 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 plan to raise attainment from the 52.0% expected standard? What specific actions are being taken to address the "Requires improvement" rating? How does the after-school club support pupils' daily routine?
What Ofsted said about Rawmarsh Ashwood Primary School
Overview
Pupils are described as “happy and safe” with “rigorous and successful procedures” ensuring high attendance. While behaviour and personal development are strong, the report states that pupils “do not achieve as well as they should in reading and writing by the end of key stage 2.” The school is rated as “Requires improvement” for overall effectiveness, the quality of education, and leadership, following a “turbulent period” involving staffing changes and the pandemic.
Strengths
- Pupils behave well, following “The Ashwood Way” and the “STAR” approach, resulting in minimal disruption.
- The mathematics curriculum is “ambitious,” with staff trained in problem-solving to help pupils apply their learning.
- Science provision is praised for helping pupils recall prior learning, allowing them to speak “confidently about their learning.”
- Early years provision is effective, with careful activity design supporting vocabulary and preparing children for key stage 1.
- Staff feel “valued” and appreciate the consideration given to their workload and well-being by leaders.
Areas to improve
- The school must review phonics provision for key stage 1 pupils who lack necessary knowledge, as this causes “learning time [to be] lost.”
- Staff must provide regular opportunities for key stage 2 pupils who are still learning to read to read to an adult, to address gaps and misconceptions “quickly enough.”
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 | 38% |
| 2023/24 | 55% |
| 2024/25 | 52% |
| 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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