St Alban's CofE (Aided) Primary School, Rotherham
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
St Alban's is a thriving school where pupils develop strong character and values alongside excellent academic learning. The school excels at teaching reading and ensures all pupils have the knowledge and skills they need to succeed. Pupils take pride in serving their community through servant leadership, and the school celebrates its Christian traditions while welcoming everyone.
Key Strengths
- Pupils learn to read very quickly with excellent phonics teaching and highly effective reading interventions
- Curriculum is ambitious, well-designed and implemented extremely well with excellent teacher subject knowledge
- Staff provide highly effective support for pupils with SEND, tailored to their individual needs
- Pupils behave extremely well with strong relationships between staff and pupils
- Children in early years flourish with clear routines and highly purposeful activities
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective.
Extracurricular Activities
Pupil-led sports and activities, geography fieldwork with community impact projects, social research projects with local council
St Alban's CofE Primary School is a happy, welcoming school where pupils thrive and achieve brilliantly. Evidence suggests the school's work has improved significantly since the previous inspection in 2020.
At a Glance
9.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
86 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 94% to 100%. Maths has remained stable at around 100%. Writing has remained stable at around 97%.
Class Sizes
31.0
Avg class size
30.7
Infant (KS1)
31.5
KS2
8
Total classes
5 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
117%
Over capacity
246 pupils
210 capacity
36 places over capacity
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)
Inspection History(103)
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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
3.63564%
Overall absence
4.25532%
Persistent absence
188
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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