Rotherham Aspire, Rotherham
Rotherham Aspire is a pru school for pupils aged 5 to 16 in Rotherham. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in September 2014. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in May 2024 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Good (2014)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Rotherham Aspire in detail
Rotherham Aspire in its own words
In its own words: "Everyone is valued and respected and suitable learning opportunities are created for all. All our students are nurtured and prepared for the future in both the world of work and society. Support the development of social and emotional skills through establishing a broad, balanced and appropriate curriculum"
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Where pupils go next
Of the 40 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 33% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 30% to a further education college and 5% into work.
Who goes there
77.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 15.6% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 67 pupils (69.8%) received SEN support and 29 (30.2%) had an education, health and care plan. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Parkgate Platform to Sheffield, about 1.3 miles away in a straight line.
14 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Green Lane/Greenfield (opposite), 100 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Rotherham Aspire stands in is among the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 238 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Rotherham (146), as is usual near a town centre.
Sources: DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from September 2014, 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
Ofsted rated this school Good at its September 2014 inspection - unchanged since its previous inspection.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
77.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Keep up with Rotherham Aspire
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Rotherham Aspire 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
- 35
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 11
- Children hurt
- 8
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 35 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 11 serious and 24 slight.
8 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 7 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
9 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.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
78%
Available places
96 pupils
123 places
27 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Rotherham
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Rotherham
Across Rotherham council
Places available
3,667
Applications
2,933
Got 1st preference
92.4%
Got preferred school
97.3%
All secondary applications across Rotherham council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(4)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
67
SEN Support
29
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
96
Total Pupils
71
Boys
25
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
12
Teachers
8.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£59,966
Mean salary
2026 data
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
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Questions parents ask about Rotherham Aspire
What is Rotherham Aspire's Ofsted rating?
Rotherham Aspire's most recent Ofsted inspection, in May 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in September 2014, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Rotherham Aspire?
No fixed boundary. When Rotherham Aspire is oversubscribed, Rotherham allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Rotherham Aspire?
Rotherham Aspire has around 96 pupils on roll. 77% are eligible for free school meals.
How do I apply to Rotherham Aspire?
Apply through Rotherham's coordinated admissions process, naming Rotherham Aspire on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near Rotherham Aspire?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 35 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 11 serious and 24 slight. 8 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 7 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 9 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 Rotherham Aspire?
Rotherham Aspire is at New Street, Rawmarsh, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S62 5AF.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)