Rawmarsh Community 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 · 6 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Rawmarsh is an exceptionally inclusive school where every child is valued and supported to succeed. Teachers know pupils well and adapt learning to meet individual needs, with particularly strong support for children with SEND or facing disadvantage. The school offers a rich range of activities including sports clubs, musical theatre performances, theatre trips and overseas visits that broaden pupils' horizons and build confidence.
Key Strengths
- Strong inclusive culture with excellent support for pupils with SEND and disadvantaged pupils
- High-quality professional development programme for staff with good focus on wellbeing
- Well-designed curriculum with effective phonics and reading support for pupils with gaps
- Positive behaviour across the school with recent improvements
- Comprehensive enrichment and careers education programme
Areas for Improvement
- Pupil achievement in national tests and examinations remains below national average
- Attendance is below national average with persistent absence still a concern
- Gaps in foundational knowledge, particularly handwriting, are not closing quickly enough
- New teaching methods have not yet translated into improved published outcomes
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met with an open and positive culture where safety is everyone's responsibility and all legal requirements are fulfilled.
Extracurricular Activities
Arts clubs, sports clubs, science clubs, annual musical theatre performance, theatre trips, overseas trips, student council, sponsored charity walks
Rawmarsh Community School is an inclusive school where leaders prioritise meeting individual pupil needs and have implemented evidence-based teaching methods. However, pupil achievement in national tests remains below national averages and attendance needs significant improvement.
At a Glance
42.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
23.8
Avg class size
37
Total classes
3 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
1,067 pupils
1,075 capacity
8 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Rotherham
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Rotherham
Admissions Demand - Rotherham
Places available
3,677
Applications
2,919
Got 1st preference
91.0%
Got preferred school
96.7%
Secondary admissions across Rotherham (2025/26)
Inspection History(3)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
9.84742%
Overall absence
24.4123%
Persistent absence
1,106
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Rawmarsh Community School
Monkwood Primary School
Rawmarsh Thorogate Junior and Infant School
Rawmarsh Rosehill Junior School
Rawmarsh Ryecroft Infant School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Rawmarsh Ashwood Primary School
Rawmarsh Sandhill Primary School
Greasbrough Primary School
Swinton Fitzwilliam Primary School
Kilnhurst St Thomas' CofE Primary Academy
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