Greasbrough 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 · 8 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Greasbrough Primary is a warm, inclusive school where all children feel they belong and thrive. Teachers work hard to support pupils with additional needs, ensuring disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND receive tailored help to overcome barriers. The school enriches learning through exciting experiences like theatre visits, residential trips, music and sports, helping build confident, resilient young people.
Key Strengths
- Pupils make good progress in English and mathematics, with outcomes close to or above national averages
- Disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND progress well from their starting points
- Strong behaviour and attendance, with pupils showing respect and positive attitudes to learning
- Comprehensive personal development programme including cultural visits, music, sports and residential trips
- Effective systems to identify and support pupils who need additional help, with timely intervention
Areas for Improvement
- Teaching in wider curriculum subjects is not always effective - some tasks don't match what pupils already know, creating gaps in knowledge
- Pupils' understanding of topics like geography and world religions could be deeper
- Some pupils struggle with handwriting and letter formation
- Staff expertise in early years interactions varies, which inconsistently develops children's language and vocabulary
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and concerns are actively identified and managed.
Extracurricular Activities
Theatre visits, residential visits, drum lessons, team games, sporting opportunities, school council, Mission Possible careers project, mental health and wellbeing activities
Greasbrough Primary School provides a broad, well-structured curriculum in a calm and nurturing environment where pupils feel safe and supported. The school achieves expected standards across all areas, with particular strengths in English and mathematics outcomes, inclusion of pupils with SEND, and personal development.
At a Glance
29.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 75% to 86%. Maths has improved from 69% to 75%. Writing has remained stable at around 75%.
Class Sizes
23.8
Avg class size
22.7
Infant (KS1)
24.4
KS2
8
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
100%
Over capacity
271 pupils
270 capacity
1 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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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.75735%
Overall absence
16.33663%
Persistent absence
202
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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