Schools across Rotherham
Local authority · 128 schools across 6 towns
128
96 primary · 16 secondary
44,886
89% capacity used
38
3 outstanding · 35 good
50,501
5,615 spare places
Ofsted Ratings
Area Performance (2025)
KS2 Reading
66.2%
KS2 Maths
66.6%
School Capacity
Primary Schools
2,596 spare places
Secondary Schools
1,774 spare places
Pupil Absence
Avg Overall Absence
6.5%
2024/25
Avg Persistent Absence
17.2%
2024/25
Schools Reporting
117
2024/25
Absence trend across Rotherham schools
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Average across all open schools in this LA.
EHCP Timeliness
Issued Within 20 Weeks
79%
Plans Issued
535
Assessment Requests
959
Tribunal Cases
26
EHCP timeliness trend (% issued within 20 weeks)
Source: DfE EHCP timeliness statistics. Shows how quickly this LA issues Education, Health and Care Plans.
Admission Appeals
2025 admission appeals by school phase
Primary
103
Lodged
(2.5%)
67
Heard
35
Successful
(52%)
Primary (infant classes)
56
Lodged
(1.8%)
38
Heard
14
Successful
(37%)
Secondary
160
Lodged
(4.1%)
130
Heard
70
Successful
(54%)
Total
263
Lodged
(3.3%)
197
Heard
105
Successful
(53%)
Total appeals lodged per year
Source: DfE admission appeals statistics. Shows how competitive school places are in this area.