Roughwood Primary School
Rotherham, S61 3HL · Rotherham · primary school
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28th 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 — 7.3/10 against 1,531 of them, against 5.9/10 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 | 81.0 · 89 | 41% | 3.64 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.76 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 26% | 0.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Roughwood Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 81.0% 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 May 2022. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join Sculpture Club and Children's University, participate in Sports Day and Rotherham School Boys, and perform in Roughwood's Got Talent and Year 6 Prom. Trips include Edale, Eyam, Stratford, Northumberland, London, and Sherwood. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 262 pupils against a stated capacity of 336. 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 higher standard in maths? What specific support is available for children joining from other schools? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Roughwood Primary School
Overview
Roughwood Primary School continues to be a good school, with leaders having improved key aspects of its work since becoming an academy. The school provides an ambitious curriculum and exceptional opportunities for pupils’ wider development, fostering a community where students are mature, polite, and keen to succeed.
Strengths
- Staff maintain high expectations, ensuring pupils are focused and confident in demonstrating their knowledge.
- Leaders provide exceptional opportunities for wider development, including leadership roles, extra sports, and music sessions.
- The curriculum is well-designed, with teachers effectively building on prior knowledge and providing clear explanations and instant feedback.
- A new phonics curriculum is helping more children learn to read well, supported by quick catch-up sessions when needed.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are included in learning alongside classmates and receive appropriate support.
Areas to improve
- The curriculum for children in the two-year-old and three- and four-year-old Nurseries is not as precisely planned as in other parts of the school.
- Some activities in the Nurseries do not clearly build on what children have done before, leaving some pupils less ready for Reception than they could be.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders’ work to keep children safe described as exemplary and concerns dealt with quickly and decisively.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 84% |
| 2023/24 | 85% |
| 2024/25 | 81% |
| 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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