Rawmarsh Ryecroft Infant School, Rotherham
Rawmarsh Ryecroft Infant School is a primary school for pupils aged 5 to 7 in Rotherham. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2013. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in November 2023 did not change this grade. It was 66% full in 2025.
- Ofsted
- Good (2013)
- 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
Rawmarsh Ryecroft Infant School in detail
Getting a place at Rawmarsh Ryecroft Infant School
For September 2026 entry, 35 families put Rawmarsh Ryecroft Infant School as their first choice and 63 named it as one of their preferences, for 36 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 Rawmarsh Ryecroft Infant School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Rawmarsh Ryecroft Infant School are Rawmarsh Rosehill Junior School (0.1 miles, Good, 90% reading, 83% maths); Rawmarsh Thorogate Junior and Infant School (0.5 miles, Good, 70% reading, 50% maths); St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 67% reading, 59% maths); and Rawmarsh Sandhill Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 64% reading, 79% maths).
Rawmarsh Rosehill Junior SchoolRawmarsh Thorogate Junior and Infant SchoolSt Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolRawmarsh Sandhill Primary School
Who goes there
39.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 6.6% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (81%) and Mixed (7%).
In 2026, 42 pupils (34.7%) received SEN support and 3 (2.5%) 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 speech, language and communication needs.
Staffing
Rawmarsh Ryecroft Infant School had 8 teachers in 2026, one for every 15 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Parkgate Platform to Sheffield, about 1.7 miles away in a straight line.
9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Kilnhurst Road/Main Street (adjacent), 60 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
Rawmarsh Ryecroft Infant School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Rawmarsh Ryecroft Infant School are Rawmarsh Community School (0.6 miles), Swinton Academy (1.2 miles) and Saint Pius X Catholic High School A Specialist School in Humanities (1.7 miles).
Rawmarsh Community SchoolSwinton AcademySaint Pius X Catholic High School A Specialist School in Humanities
Sources: DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; 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 · 3 years agoThis judgement is from November 2013, 12 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's November 2023 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This school creates a warm, welcoming environment where children thrive academically and personally. Teachers are experts at teaching reading and quickly support children who need extra help. The school goes beyond academics, offering a wide range of clubs and activities while teaching children important values like resilience, respect and community responsibility.
Key Strengths
- Strong focus on teaching reading with phonics starting in Reception - pupils read fluently and daily practice helps close gaps quickly
- Well-developed sequenced curriculum that builds on previous knowledge, especially in core subjects like mathematics
- Excellent support for pupils with SEND through adapted curriculum, small steps, quiet spaces and regular breaks
- Wide range of well-attended clubs and leadership opportunities that develop character beyond academics
- Strong family engagement with regular learning and support events that boost reading and home learning
Areas for Improvement
- Assessment in foundation subjects is underdeveloped - teachers don't consistently check if pupils have learned key knowledge
- Need better use of assessment to address misconceptions and fill gaps in pupils' learning
- Pupils' knowledge of different religions and faiths is variable - needs more consistent teaching and assessment
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with a strong open culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Sporting activities, film club, Lego club, pupil leadership team, community projects, local church visits, environmental projects, reading events (books and a biscuit)
Rawmarsh Ryecroft Infant School is a welcoming and friendly good school where pupils are happy, safe and enjoy learning. The school's ethos of 'secure, happy and successful' is lived by all in the school community.
At a Glance
39.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
30.0
Avg class size
30.0
Infant (KS1)
4
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Rawmarsh Ryecroft Infant School.
- Pop's Outdoor Adventure620m away · Not yet graded
- The Lime Trees910m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
Rawmarsh Ryecroft Infant School is a community school, so its term dates are set by Rotherham. Training (INSET) days, when pupils are not in school, vary by school: check the school's own calendar.
2026 to 2027
- Autumn term: Tuesday 1 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026)
- Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027)
- Summer term: Monday 12 April to Wednesday 21 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027)
2027 to 2028
- Autumn term: Wednesday 1 September to Friday 17 December 2027 (half term Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October 2027)
- Spring term: Tuesday 4 January to Friday 31 March 2028 (half term Monday 14 February to Friday 18 February 2028)
- Summer term: Tuesday 18 April to Friday 21 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028)
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Rawmarsh Ryecroft Infant School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Rawmarsh Ryecroft Infant School 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
- 31
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 8
- Children hurt
- 2
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 31 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 8 serious and 23 slight.
2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
7 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
66%
Available places
118 pupils
180 places
62 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(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
42
SEN Support
3
EHC Plans
37.2%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
121
Total Pupils
63
Boys
58
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
8
Teachers
15.1:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£42,840
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,410
Per pupil
£870k
Total funding
£58k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.4%
Overall absence
13.6%
Persistent absence
81
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
Rawmarsh Ryecroft Infant School
Questions parents ask about Rawmarsh Ryecroft Infant School
What is Rawmarsh Ryecroft Infant School's Ofsted rating?
Rawmarsh Ryecroft Infant School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in November 2023, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in November 2013, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Rawmarsh Ryecroft Infant School?
No fixed boundary. When Rawmarsh Ryecroft Infant School is oversubscribed, Rotherham allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Rawmarsh Ryecroft Infant School?
Rawmarsh Ryecroft Infant School was not full in 2025: it ran at 66% of its 180 places.
How big are the classes at Rawmarsh Ryecroft Infant School?
Classes at Rawmarsh Ryecroft Infant School average 30 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Rawmarsh Ryecroft Infant School?
Rawmarsh Ryecroft Infant School has around 121 pupils on roll. 40% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Rawmarsh Ryecroft Infant School?
5.4% of sessions were missed at Rawmarsh Ryecroft Infant School in 2024/25. 13.6% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Rawmarsh Ryecroft Infant School?
Apply through Rotherham's coordinated admissions process, naming Rawmarsh Ryecroft Infant School 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.
Does Rawmarsh Ryecroft Infant School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 2 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of Rawmarsh Ryecroft Infant School: Pop's Outdoor Adventure (620m away, registered, not yet graded) and The Lime Trees (910m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
What are Rawmarsh Ryecroft Infant School's term dates?
Rawmarsh Ryecroft Infant School is a community school, so its term dates are set by Rotherham. In 2026 to 2027: Autumn term: Tuesday 1 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026); Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027); Summer term: Monday 12 April to Wednesday 21 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027). In 2027 to 2028: Autumn term: Wednesday 1 September to Friday 17 December 2027 (half term Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October 2027); Spring term: Tuesday 4 January to Friday 31 March 2028 (half term Monday 14 February to Friday 18 February 2028); Summer term: Tuesday 18 April to Friday 21 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028).
How many road collisions happen near Rawmarsh Ryecroft Infant School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 31 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 8 serious and 23 slight. 2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 7 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 Rawmarsh Ryecroft Infant School?
Rawmarsh Ryecroft Infant School is at South Street, Rawmarsh, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S62 5QW.
Sources: Rotherham term dates; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)