Canklow Woods Primary School, Rotherham
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Your child will be happy and safe at this school, where strong routines and high expectations help pupils behave well and treat each other with kindness and respect. The school excels at teaching reading and maths with fluent, expert teaching and provides excellent support for children starting school and those needing extra help. Staff create a welcoming community that knows families well and celebrates children's curiosity and learning.
Key Strengths
- Excellent phonics teaching with consistent staff expertise, helping pupils become fluent readers quickly
- Strong support for pupils with SEND who are expertly supported to thrive
- Outstanding early years provision with focus on language, vocabulary and independence
- Relentless focus on attendance with consistent improvements and performance above national rates
- Broad and ambitious curriculum with clear sequences of learning from early years to Year 6
Areas for Improvement
- Learning activities sometimes don't help pupils build intended knowledge as securely as they could
- Inconsistent expectations and teaching of handwriting across the school, preventing some pupils from developing correct letter formation and fluent writing
- Limited extra-curricular activities beyond sports, restricting pupils' opportunity to develop wider talents and interests
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with the school providing additional specialist lessons on road and water safety given the locality.
Extracurricular Activities
After-school sports clubs, competitions with other local schools
Canklow Woods Primary School provides a welcoming and vibrant environment where pupils are valued and cared for, with strong positive relationships underpinning the school's work. The school maintains good standards across all key areas including quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management.
At a Glance
62.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 52% to 47%. Maths has remained stable at around 53%. Writing has improved from 52% to 57%.
Class Sizes
25.3
Avg class size
28.5
Infant (KS1)
30.8
KS2
8
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
117%
Over capacity
245 pupils
210 capacity
35 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Rotherham
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Rotherham
Admissions Demand - Rotherham
Places available
3,646
Applications
2,598
Got 1st preference
96.3%
Got preferred school
99.1%
Primary admissions across Rotherham (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.90345%
Overall absence
16.57754%
Persistent absence
187
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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