Rawmarsh Ryecroft Infant 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 · 3 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
The school excels at creating a warm, supportive environment where pupils are eager to learn and try hard, even when tasks are challenging. Teachers ask thoughtful questions that help children think deeply about their learning. Teaching assistants work well alongside teachers to give pupils the right level of support while encouraging independence.
Key Strengths
- Pupils show excellent behaviour, independence and positive relationships with peers and adults
- Teachers ask better questions that help pupils think deeply and apply previous learning
- Teaching assistants are now used effectively to support groups and maximise pupil achievement
- Staff expectations of pupils have improved, creating a culture where mistakes are seen as part of learning
- Disadvantaged pupils in Year 2 made very good progress across key stage 1
Areas for Improvement
- Middle leaders need to carry out regular checks on teaching quality and use findings to drive improvements
- Pupil premium funding plans lack detail and don't focus enough on improving attendance for disadvantaged pupils
- Support plans for pupils with special educational needs are not precise enough and don't match individual needs closely enough
- Overall school attendance is below national average, mainly due to term-time holidays
- Most able children in early years are not exceeding expected levels at the same rate as nationally
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective - thorough recruitment checks, clear staff procedures, regular training updates, and pupils know what to do if they have concerns.
Rawmarsh Ryecroft Infant School continues to be good, with strong leadership maintaining quality education since 2013. The school has made significant improvements in teaching quality, pupil engagement, and support for disadvantaged pupils.
At a Glance
39.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
22.8
Avg class size
22.8
Infant (KS1)
4
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
67%
Available places
121 pupils
180 capacity
59 spare places available
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
5.41524%
Overall absence
13.58025%
Persistent absence
81
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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