Rosedale Primary School
Doncaster, DN5 8RL · Doncaster · primary school
Check the area around this school
34th of 88 primary schools in Doncaster we can score, 98 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 2,421 of them, against 6.5/10 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 | 75.0 · 78 | 40% | 3.11 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 25% | 1.12 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Rosedale Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 75.0% 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 6.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 175 pupils against a stated capacity of 249. 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 do not reach the expected standard in maths? What does a typical day look like for a child in Year 6? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2024 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Rosedale Primary School
Overview
Rosedale Primary School is described as a place of learning that provides a "warm, welcoming and purposeful environment" for all pupils. Following a period of "rapid transformation" since joining its trust, the school has successfully improved outcomes, with leaders maintaining "high expectations" for achievement. The report highlights a calm atmosphere where pupils are "happy and safe" and form positive relationships with staff.
Strengths
- Early years provision is praised as an "exceptional start," with children displaying "high levels of self-control" and independence in a "calm, yet purposeful" setting.
- The teaching of reading has been "transformed," featuring a "clearly structured" phonics programme and "daily structured reading lessons" that support confident readers.
- Staff support pupils’ emotional needs in a "sensitive way," guiding them back to learning quickly while maintaining respectful behaviour.
- Attendance has seen "significant improvement" due to meticulous checks and effective support for pupils with less-than-regular attendance.
- Safeguarding arrangements are "effective," with a culture that puts pupils’ interests first and ensures they understand safety and relationships.
Areas to improve
- In some recently refined subjects, there are "gaps in pupils’ understanding" because there is not enough emphasis on acquiring key knowledge for subsequent learning.
- Systems for checking pupils’ understanding in lessons are "not consistent," meaning staff are not always clear about what pupils know, limiting opportunities to consolidate learning.
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 | 50% |
| 2023/24 | 44% |
| 2024/25 | 75% |
| 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
Saved schools live on this device only — no account, no tracking. Visit the school's website
Loading full school details…
Similar schools nearby
Same area, prioritising the same phase — useful for shortlisting alternatives.
Every school within 2.5 miles of DN5 8RL, with results, demand and deadlines — area report →
Have a specific question about admissions, scores or dates?
Ask SchoolsGPT