Brampton Ellis CofE Primary School, Rotherham
Brampton Ellis CofE Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Rotherham, part of James Montgomery Academy Trust. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in July 2024. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 40th-highest of the 67 schools in Rotherham with published results, and 9,595th of 14,452 across England. It was 87% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2024)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Rotherham (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Brampton Ellis CofE Primary School in detail
Brampton Ellis CofE Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "Brampton 'The Ellis' C of E (aided) Primary School is a happy, safe and exciting place of learning. We strive to make strong relationships and genuine partnerships with our families and the wider community to support our children on their journey in life."
The school runs a breakfast club from 6:00am and after-school care.
Vision and values (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 73% of Year 6 pupils at Brampton Ellis CofE Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 71% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 72% and 72% in Rotherham and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 66% in reading and 71% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Brampton Ellis CofE Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 24 families put Brampton Ellis CofE Primary School as their first choice and 58 named it as one of their preferences, for 25 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Brampton Ellis CofE Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Brampton Ellis CofE Primary School are Highfield Farm Primary School (0.2 miles, 67% reading, 58% maths); Wath Church of England Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 83% reading, 83% maths); Brampton Cortonwood Infant School (0.8 miles, Good); and Wath Central Primary School (0.9 miles, Good, 73% reading, 65% maths).
Brampton Ellis CofE Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 3 schools.
Highfield Farm Primary SchoolWath Church of England Primary SchoolBrampton Cortonwood Infant SchoolWath Central Primary School
The trust
Brampton Ellis CofE Primary School is one of 20 schools run by James Montgomery Academy Trust, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 53% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
Who goes there
3.6% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 100 pupils (22.7%) received SEN support and 9 (2%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Wombwell Rail Station, about 2.2 miles away in a straight line.
14 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Firth Road/Bramble Way (near), 80 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Brampton Ellis CofE Primary School issued 8 suspensions, 1.8 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Brampton Ellis CofE Primary School are Wath Academy (1.1 miles) and Saint Pius X Catholic High School A Specialist School in Humanities (1.4 miles).
Wath AcademySaint Pius X Catholic High School A Specialist School in Humanities
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
Pupils enjoy attending this welcoming school. They are well cared for by staff who establish positive relationships with them. Pupils are happy and safe in school. The school has high expectations for pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils are well prepared for the next stage of their education.
Most pupils know how to behave well and they respond to the expectations of staff. In lessons, the majority of pupils focus well on their learning. However, this is not consistently the case. Some pupils are upset by the poor behaviour of some of their peers in lessons and social times which is not addressed well enough.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
The school has designed and introduced a broad curriculum to meet the needs of all pupils. For example, the mathematics curriculum is well designed and follows a clear sequence from early years to Year 6. In mathematics lessons, teachers regularly revisit pupils' prior knowledge. This helps pupils remember mathematical facts and strategies. Teachers also make careful checks on what pupils remember. In history, pupils say they enjoy the subject. They can recall facts that they have learned in previous history topics. The physical education (PE) curriculum develops pupils' sports skills particularly well. This is evidenced by their success in sport both in and out of school. In lessons in all subjects, pupils with SEND are fully included. When necessary, the curriculum is carefully adapted to meet their needs.
From Ofsted's July 2024 inspection report: the opening paragraphs of each section, quoted word for word. Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its July 2024 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
Areas Ofsted flagged
Behaviour & attitudes (Requires Improvement).
At a Glance
20.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 66% to 73% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 71% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 83% to 79% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
27.9
Avg class size
27.0
Infant (KS1)
28.6
KS2
15
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Brampton Ellis CofE Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Brampton Ellis CofE Primary School.
- The Lime Trees at Brampton EllisAt the school · Not yet graded
- Fun4u2 Limited950m away · Not yet graded
- Railway Children Whistle Stop Club950m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
Brampton Ellis CofE Primary School is an academy, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Rotherham's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Brampton Ellis CofE Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Brampton Ellis CofE Primary School is in Rotherham; for families living there:
Apply to Rotherham for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 13
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 3
- Children hurt
- 5
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 13 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 10 slight.
5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise.
1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Rotherham is 13 (the median across 128 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
87%
Available places
422 pupils
483 places
61 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Rotherham
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Rotherham
Across Rotherham council
Places available
3,506
Applications
2,863
Got 1st preference
94.3%
Got preferred school
98.5%
All primary applications across Rotherham council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(2)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
100
SEN Support
9
EHC Plans
24.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
441
Total Pupils
218
Boys
223
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
20
Teachers
22.1:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£53,441
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,082
Per pupil
£2397k
Total funding
£145k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.7%
Overall absence
12.8%
Persistent absence
391
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Brampton Ellis CofE Primary School
Questions parents ask about Brampton Ellis CofE Primary School
What are SATs results like at Brampton Ellis CofE Primary School?
Of the pupils at Brampton Ellis CofE Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 73% reached the expected standard in reading and 71% did so in maths.
What is Brampton Ellis CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Brampton Ellis CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in July 2024. At its previous graded inspection in 2013 it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Brampton Ellis CofE Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Brampton Ellis CofE Primary School is oversubscribed, Rotherham allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Brampton Ellis CofE Primary School?
Brampton Ellis CofE Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 87% of its 483 places.
How big are the classes at Brampton Ellis CofE Primary School?
Classes at Brampton Ellis CofE Primary School average 27.9 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Brampton Ellis CofE Primary School?
Brampton Ellis CofE Primary School has around 441 pupils on roll. 21% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Brampton Ellis CofE Primary School?
5.7% of sessions were missed at Brampton Ellis CofE Primary School in 2024/25. 12.8% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Brampton Ellis CofE Primary School?
Apply through Rotherham's coordinated admissions process, naming Brampton Ellis CofE Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Brampton Ellis CofE Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: The Lime Trees at Brampton Ellis (registered, not yet graded). There are 2 more within a kilometre. The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Brampton Ellis CofE Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 13 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 10 slight. 5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise. 1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Rotherham is 13 (the median across 128 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Brampton Ellis CofE Primary School?
Brampton Ellis CofE Primary School is at Brampton Road, West Melton, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S63 6AN.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)