St Alban's CofE (Aided) Primary School
Rotherham, S66 1EU · Rotherham · primary school
Check the area around this school
6th 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 — 9.9/10 against 4,060 of them, against 9.9/10 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 | 97.0 · 100 | 40% | 3.98 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 30.0 · 98 | 25% | 2.45 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Alban's CofE (Aided) Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 97.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 30.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.9 out of 10 either way). Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2025.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in local and county sports festivals and competitions, and an after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 246 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 after-school club integrate with the main curriculum for pupils who stay late? What specific support is provided for pupils aiming for the higher standard in core subjects?
What Ofsted said about St Alban's CofE (Aided) Primary School
Overview
This ungraded inspection found that the school’s work has “improved significantly across all areas” since the previous inspection, prompting a future graded inspection. Pupils “thrive in this happy, welcoming school” where they “achieve brilliantly” through a “well-designed and ambitious curriculum.”
Strengths
- The curriculum is “implemented extremely well,” with staff possessing “excellent subject knowledge” who “deliberately draw out and address pupils’ misconceptions.”
- Reading provision is highly effective; pupils “learn to read very quickly” using matched books, and interventions are “highly effective.”
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is “highly effective” and “well matched to their learning and development needs.”
- Children in the early years “flourish,” developing independence and learning to “regulate their feelings” through clear routines.
- Pupils behave “extremely well,” underpinned by “excellent relationships” and a strong sense of responsibility and belonging.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
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 | 86% |
| 2023/24 | 94% |
| 2024/25 | 97% |
| 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 S66 1EU, with results, demand and deadlines — area report →
Have a specific question about admissions, scores or dates?
Ask SchoolsGPT