Trinity Croft CofE Primary Academy
Rotherham, S65 3QJ · Rotherham · primary school
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44th 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 — 4.3/10 against 1,958 of them, against 3.8/10 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 | 60.0 · 39 | 40% | 1.56 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.88 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Trinity Croft CofE Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 60.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 4.0%, 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 (4.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 184 pupils against a stated capacity of 240. 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 national median in literacy and numeracy? What specific activities take place during the breakfast and after-school clubs? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Trinity Croft CofE Primary Academy
Overview
Trinity Croft CofE Primary Academy continues to be a good school, offering a warm and caring environment where pupils feel safe and happy. Leaders provide an ambitious curriculum with high expectations for behaviour, resulting in well-behaved students who are polite and work hard. The school is praised for its strong community links, effective support for pupils with special educational needs, and a clear focus on reading and British values.
Strengths
- Pupils receive a "warm welcome" and benefit from "positive relationships" with staff who know families well.
- Leaders prioritise reading, ensuring children access carefully chosen books and receive "clear and well-sequenced phonics lessons".
- Teachers present lessons clearly, helping pupils become confident in using new vocabulary, particularly in subjects like history and mathematics.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are "well supported" and access the same curriculum alongside their peers.
- The school fosters a strong sense of equality, with pupils understanding that "everyone is accepted and welcomed".
Areas to improve
- Leaders do not have a consistent approach to identifying gaps in pupils’ learning in some foundation curriculum subjects, meaning work is not always matched to what pupils need to learn next.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff receiving relevant training and being confident in recognising and reporting concerns.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 50% |
| 2023/24 | 68% |
| 2024/25 | 60% |
| 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
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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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