St Ann's Primary School
Rotherham, S65 1PD · Rotherham · primary school
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70th 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 — 0.6/10 against 736 of them, against 0.7/10 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 | 34.0 · 5 | 40% | 0.19 |
| 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.
St Ann's Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 34.0% 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 November 2023. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 374 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 strategies are used to raise attainment in writing? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing the gap in higher standard results?
What Ofsted said about St Ann's Primary School
Overview
St Ann’s Primary School is described as a place built on “strong relationships” where pupils feel safe and valued. The report highlights a “highly inclusive” environment with “calm and joyful” classrooms, noting that staff effectively support pupils with additional needs and that the curriculum is “well ordered.”
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate “thoughtful acceptance and understanding of others,” embracing difference and ensuring “nobody misses out.”
- The phonics programme is taught with “precision,” allowing pupils to read accurately, with effective support for those who struggle.
- Staff are “skilled in addressing and supporting the behaviour of pupils with additional needs” through positive relationships.
- The early years provision is “ambitious,” with a strong emphasis on developing children’s vocabulary, communication, and independence.
- Leaders share a “clear vision for continual improvement” and manage staff workload and well-being effectively.
Areas to improve
- Pupils struggle to recall previous learning in the wider curriculum; the school must ensure they “know and remember the key knowledge” to make connections to prior learning.
- Learning activities in the early years outdoor areas are “not as carefully considered as those indoors,” limiting opportunities for skill development.
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 | 42% |
| 2023/24 | 38% |
| 2024/25 | 34% |
| 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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