St Gerard's Catholic Primary School
Rotherham, S65 4AE · Rotherham · primary school
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4th 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 — 9.4/10 against 3,809 of them, against 9.0/10 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 | 79.0 · 86 | 62% | 5.28 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 26.0 · 96 | 38% | 3.71 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Gerard's Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 79.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 26.0% of pupils, 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 (9.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school offers a breakfast club and an after-school club. Pupils also participate in residential trips, including Whitby in 2026 and Lockerbrook in 2025.
Getting in
The published school roll is 150 pupils against a stated capacity of 140. 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 do the residential trips to Whitby and Lockerbrook fit into the broader curriculum for Year 6? What specific support is available during the breakfast and after-school clubs for pupils who need extra help?
What Ofsted said about St Gerard's Catholic Primary School
Overview
St Gerard’s Catholic Primary School is described as a “safe and welcoming place” where pupils “enjoy coming to school” and behave well. The report highlights a “strengthened curriculum” with high staff expectations, resulting in calm, purposeful lessons and effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate strong “community spirit” and collaborate well, with leadership roles like playground leader fostering responsibility.
- Teachers in core subjects explain new learning clearly and check understanding effectively, helping pupils succeed.
- Staff are “highly trained to teach phonics,” enabling pupils to learn to read “fluently and confidently.”
- Effective support is provided for pupils with SEND, with clear identification processes and adapted learning.
- Children in Reception have a “positive start,” developing independence and social skills through well-designed activities.
Areas to improve
- In some wider curriculum subjects, learning is not clearly sequenced, meaning pupils do not always build on prior knowledge or achieve sufficient depth.
- Some independent learning opportunities in the early years are not carefully enough designed, preventing children from succeeding without adult support.
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 | 56% |
| 2023/24 | 76% |
| 2024/25 | 79% |
| 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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