St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Rotherham, S65 2NU · Rotherham · primary school
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34th 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 — 5.7/10 against 2,740 of them, against 5.0/10 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 | 74.0 · 76 | 40% | 3.02 |
| 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 Mary's Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 74.0% 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 June 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 211 pupils against a stated capacity of 208. 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
With the higher standard attainment at 0.0%, what specific support is provided to pupils aiming for greater depth? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while managing a roll that exceeds its designated places?
What Ofsted said about St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Overview
St Mary’s is described as a “caring, friendly school” where Catholic values ensure everyone is “celebrated and valued”. Pupils are happy, respectful, and behave well, with bullying being rare. The school provides a high-quality education with strong relationships between staff, pupils, and parents.
Strengths
- Leaders have developed an “ambitious curriculum” that builds pupils’ knowledge over time, with teachers presenting information clearly.
- Phonics is taught effectively from Reception, ensuring children get off to a “flying start” and become “confident, fluent readers”.
- Staff use effective strategies to remove barriers to learning for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), helping them access the same curriculum as peers.
- Pupils demonstrate strong personal development, understanding fundamental British values and respecting the beliefs of others.
- Leaders maintain strong relationships with parents and consider staff workload and well-being, creating a supportive environment.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must clearly identify the most important knowledge in some subjects and ensure assessment is effective to check pupils remember this for future learning.
- The early years curriculum needs to set out specific knowledge and vocabulary children must know, as staff are not always clear on intended learning outcomes.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a “robust culture” where staff are well trained, vigilant, and tenacious in ensuring vulnerable children receive necessary support.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 65% |
| 2023/24 | 77% |
| 2024/25 | 74% |
| 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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