Listerdale Primary Academy, Rotherham
Listerdale Primary Academy is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Rotherham, part of Aston Community Education Trust. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in July 2024. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 13th-highest of the 67 schools in Rotherham with published results, and 5,071st of 14,452 across England. It was 84% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- 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
Listerdale Primary Academy in detail
Listerdale Primary Academy in its own words
In its own words: "At Listerdale Junior Academy we recognise the importance and duty of preparing children for life in modern Britain and that everyone has a duty to actively promote values that are an integral part of 21st century British society."
The school runs a breakfast club from 7:45am and after-school care, from £3 per morning.
Vision and values (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 81% of Year 6 pupils at Listerdale Primary Academy reached the expected standard in reading and 82% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 72% and 72% in Rotherham and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 90% in reading and 88% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Listerdale Primary Academy
For September 2026 entry, 38 families put Listerdale Primary Academy as their first choice and 76 named it as one of their preferences, for 40 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 Listerdale Primary Academy
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Listerdale Primary Academy are Wickersley Northfield Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 80% reading, 89% maths); St Alban's CofE (Aided) Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 100% reading, 100% maths); Flanderwell Primary School (1 mile, Outstanding, 79% reading, 79% maths); and Whiston Worrygoose Junior and Infant School (1 mile, Outstanding, 93% reading, 93% maths).
Listerdale Primary Academy's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.
Wickersley Northfield Primary SchoolSt Alban's CofE (Aided) Primary SchoolFlanderwell Primary SchoolWhiston Worrygoose Junior and Infant School
The trust
Listerdale Primary Academy is one of 12 schools run by Aston Community Education Trust, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 65% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
Who goes there
8.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 5.8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (80%) and Asian (13%).
In 2026, 32 pupils (8.9%) received SEN support and 7 (1.9%) 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 social, emotional and mental health needs.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Parkgate, about 2.3 miles away in a straight line.
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Bawtry Road/Holling Hill Lane (adjacent), 150 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
Listerdale Primary Academy recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Listerdale Primary Academy are St Bernard's Catholic High School (0.9 miles) and Wickersley School and Sports College (1.1 miles).
St Bernard's Catholic High SchoolWickersley School and Sports College
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
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Ofsted's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
Listerdale Junior Academy welcomes everyone. Pupils know it does not matter who you are or what your background is. The school has high ambitions for every pupil. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) thrive in this inclusive environment. The school makes sure there is an extra-curricular club for everyone. They remove any barriers to participation. Everyone can take part in activities regardless of ability.
The values of 'Listerdale Magic' (resilience, manners, pride, kindness and respect) are in evidence throughout the school. Pupils are safe in school. On the very rare occasions when bullying might occur, adults make every effort to deal with it swiftly. Pupil play leaders have a very positive impact on behaviour. During lunchtime, they organise a wide range of activities for pupils. They also offer support to pupils who need someone to talk to.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
Children in Nursery make a positive start to their education. They work and play together with care and cooperation. In the outdoor area, they enjoy rolling a large dice and jumping along a number line. In Reception, teachers plan lessons that build well on children's previous learning in mathematics. The strength of mathematics teaching in the early years is mirrored throughout the school.
Since the last inspection, the school has built on the already effective teaching of early reading. Adults teach phonics with consistency and fidelity to the school's chosen scheme. By the time they reach key stage 2, almost all pupils read fluently. Pupils who struggle with reading receive effective support to catch up and keep up. The school has strengthened considerably its approach to reading in key stage 2. Pupils now read high-quality books that help to develop a love of reading for pleasure. These books are well matched to age and ability.
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, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management.
At a Glance
8.3%
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 declined from 90% to 81% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 88% to 82% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 86% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
24.1
Avg class size
24.2
Infant (KS1)
23.1
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
Social & online
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Term dates
Listerdale Primary Academy 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
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You apply to the council where you live. Listerdale Primary Academy 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
- 8
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 1
- Children hurt
- 2
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 8 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 7 slight.
2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on a bicycle.
2 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.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
84%
Available places
326 pupils
390 places
64 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(4)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
32
SEN Support
7
EHC Plans
10.8%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
361
Total Pupils
188
Boys
173
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
16
Teachers
22.6:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£49,620
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£4,955
Per pupil
£1729k
Total funding
£26k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.4%
Overall absence
11.3%
Persistent absence
292
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
Listerdale Primary Academy
Questions parents ask about Listerdale Primary Academy
What are SATs results like at Listerdale Primary Academy?
Of the pupils at Listerdale Primary Academy who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 81% reached the expected standard in reading and 82% did so in maths.
What is Listerdale Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Listerdale Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in July 2024.
What is the catchment area for Listerdale Primary Academy?
No fixed boundary. When Listerdale Primary Academy is oversubscribed, Rotherham allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Listerdale Primary Academy?
Listerdale Primary Academy was not full in 2025: it ran at 84% of its 390 places.
How big are the classes at Listerdale Primary Academy?
Classes at Listerdale Primary Academy average 24.1 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 Listerdale Primary Academy?
Listerdale Primary Academy has around 361 pupils on roll. 8% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Listerdale Primary Academy?
4.4% of sessions were missed at Listerdale Primary Academy in 2024/25. 11.3% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Listerdale Primary Academy?
Apply through Rotherham's coordinated admissions process, naming Listerdale Primary Academy 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.
How many road collisions happen near Listerdale Primary Academy?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 8 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 7 slight. 2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on a bicycle. 2 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 Listerdale Primary Academy?
Listerdale Primary Academy is at Beech Avenue, Brecks, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S65 3HN.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)