Rawmarsh Sandhill Primary School
Rotherham, S62 5LH · Rotherham · primary school
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59th 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 — 2.1/10 against 1,785 of them, against 2.0/10 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 | 54.0 · 26 | 40% | 1.03 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| 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 Sandhill Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 54.0% 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 (2.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.0 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join kayaking and archery clubs, attend Wickersley Partnership Trust residentials, and use the breakfast and after-school clubs.
Getting in
The published school roll is 176 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 to progress from the expected standard to the higher standard? What specific support is available for pupils who need extra help in maths?
What Ofsted said about Rawmarsh Sandhill Primary School
Overview
Rawmarsh Sandhill Primary School is described as a “welcoming and inclusive” institution where leaders place pupils at the centre of their work. The report highlights a calm environment with high expectations for behaviour, supported by the ‘Sandhill Way’ which promotes positive character development. Overall, the school provides a good quality of education, with effective safeguarding and strong personal development outcomes for its pupils.
Strengths
- Pupils feel “safe and happy,” with bullying being rare and effectively managed when it occurs.
- Leaders have created an “ambitious curriculum” that is carefully adapted to support pupils with special educational needs and disabilities.
- Reading is prioritised, with phonics taught daily and staff receiving regular training to deliver the programme “consistently well.”
- Early years provision is strong, with a supportive environment that helps children learn important skills and routines.
- Pupils take on leadership roles, such as school council members and buddies, which builds confidence and ensures “calm and constructive breaktimes.”
Areas to improve
- Support for pupils at the earliest stages of reading is “not precise enough,” preventing them from catching up as quickly as they should.
- The curriculum is “less securely embedded in a small number of subjects,” meaning pupils have not yet built sufficient depth of knowledge in those areas.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective,” with staff being well trained and robust procedures in place to keep pupils safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 60% |
| 2023/24 | 52% |
| 2024/25 | 54% |
| 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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