Rawmarsh Thorogate Junior and Infant School
Rotherham, S62 7HS · Rotherham · primary school
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68th 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 4,089 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.4/10 among them, against 1.1/10 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 | 43.0 · 11 | 40% | 0.42 |
| 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 Thorogate Junior and Infant School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 43.0% 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%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.4 out of 10 among them, against 1.1 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Pops Ranger Kids and Get Active clubs, with both breakfast and after-school care available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 212 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 maths? What specific activities are included in the Get Active club? How does the school manage the current over-capacity situation for new admissions?
What Ofsted said about Rawmarsh Thorogate Junior and Infant School
Overview
The report describes a school where pupils are "well cared for," feel "happy and safe," and display "positive and attentive attitudes when learning." Leaders maintain high expectations, ensuring a "good quality of education" with strong support for reading and personal development. However, the early years provision is identified as requiring improvement due to limited opportunities for independent learning.
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy reading, supported by "attractive libraries" and "consistent approaches to teaching early reading."
- The curriculum for key stages 1 and 2 is "ambitious," "well structured and sequenced" to deepen knowledge.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are "well supported" with strong links to external agencies.
- Staff provide high-quality pastoral support, helping pupils develop "spiritual, moral, social and cultural understanding."
- Governors offer "well-informed challenge and support," forming a strong working relationship with school leaders.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure adults plan "meaningful learning activities" in the early years to enable pupils to apply new knowledge.
- Leaders should refine assessment procedures in some subjects so that gaps in pupils’ knowledge are "promptly addressed."
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders and staff being "vigilant" and making "timely referrals" when pupils might be at risk.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 58% |
| 2023/24 | 61% |
| 2024/25 | 43% |
| 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
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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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