Redscope Primary School
Rotherham, S61 3JT · Rotherham · primary school
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25th 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 7.7/10 against 1,602 of them, against 6.2/10 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 | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Redscope 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%. For the higher standard, the figure was 10.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in August 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 417 pupils against a stated capacity of 450. 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 take place during the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Redscope Primary School
Overview
Redscope Primary School is described as a place where "communication and relationships are at the heart" of the community, fostering strong collaboration between staff, pupils, and parents. Leaders hold "high ambitions for pupils," delivering a curriculum enriched by educational visits and activities that significantly support personal development. The school provides a safe environment where pupils feel secure, with effective systems in place to address concerns and promote respectful behaviour.
Strengths
- Personal development is "exceptional," with pupils benefiting from a wide range of clubs, trips, and leadership roles that build character and tolerance.
- Reading is highly prioritised, with leaders investing in "high-quality texts" and providing supportive small-group sessions that help pupils become "confident, fluent readers."
- Safeguarding arrangements are "effective," with all staff understanding their responsibilities and receiving "regular and comprehensive training."
- Governance is a strength, with governors and trustees possessing the "skills and commitment needed to support and develop the school."
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities access the same curriculum as their peers, with teachers adapting activities to ensure success.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must embed systems to check the quality of curriculum delivery, as teaching in subjects such as science and art is currently inconsistent.
- Assessment processes in foundation subjects need to align more clearly with key knowledge to allow leaders to evaluate the impact of curriculum changes.
- Early years provision requires more opportunities for children to rehearse and embed mathematical understanding to better prepare them for Year 1.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective," noting that leaders work well with other agencies and ensure families receive "highly effective support."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 66% |
| 2023/24 | 58% |
| 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
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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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