Rawmarsh Sandhill Primary School, Rotherham

In its own words: "Our ultimate aim is to develop independent lifelong learners who are well equipped to deal with life in a modern world. At Rawmarsh Sandhill Primary all children and staff follow “The Sandhill Way” to be better learners and better citizens within our school community and develop their personal attributes. This is discussed in classes and in assemblies."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Please use the social media links at the top of our page to see even more amazing things going on in school, and if a parent/carer of a child in school, remember to link to your child’s class on ClassDojo. Lots of our exciting learning and key information and messages are posted in this way."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include gymnastics, karate, choir and STEM.

The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care.

In 2025, 64% of Year 6 pupils at Rawmarsh Sandhill Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 79% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 72% and 72% in Rotherham and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 52% in reading and 65% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 18 families put Rawmarsh Sandhill Primary School as their first choice and 37 named it as one of their preferences, for 19 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Rawmarsh Sandhill Primary School are Rawmarsh Ryecroft Infant School (0.6 miles, Good); Kilnhurst St Thomas' CofE Primary Academy (0.7 miles, Good, 63% reading, 70% maths); Rawmarsh Rosehill Junior School (0.7 miles, Good, 90% reading, 83% maths); and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 67% reading, 59% maths).

Rawmarsh Sandhill Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 3 schools.

Rawmarsh Sandhill Primary School is one of 13 schools run by Wickersley Partnership Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 59% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

39.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 4.5% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (84%) and Mixed (7%).

In 2026, 69 pupils (39.2%) received SEN support and 6 (3.4%) 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.

The nearest railway station is Swinton (South Yorks) Rail Station, about 1.4 miles away in a straight line.

5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Thrybergh Hall Road/Kilnhurst Road (adjacent), 200 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Rawmarsh Sandhill Primary School stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In 2024/25, Rawmarsh Sandhill Primary School issued 18 suspensions, 8.9 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Rawmarsh Sandhill Primary School are Swinton Academy (1.1 miles), Rawmarsh Community School (1.2 miles) and Thrybergh Academy (1.5 miles).