Thrybergh Primary School, Rotherham

In its own words: "At Thrybergh Primary School, the children are at the heart of everything we do. We aim to send all young people into an ever-changing world able and qualified to play their full part in it. At Thrybergh Primary all children and staff follow “The Thrybergh Way” to be better learners and better citizens within our school community."

From the headteacher's welcome: "I would like to warmly welcome you to Thrybergh Primary School. Our Vision and Ethos as a school is to create a climate where all learners are welcomed and are enabled to achieve their potential."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, gymnastics, multi-sports, dance, STEM, art and cheerleading.

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

In 2025, 53% of Year 6 pupils at Thrybergh Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 63% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 72% and 72% in Rotherham and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 38% in reading and 38% in maths in 2024.

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

For September 2026 entry, 22 families put Thrybergh Primary School as their first choice and 39 named it as one of their preferences, for 22 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Thrybergh Primary School are St Gerard's Catholic Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 79% reading, 84% maths); Foljambe Primary School (0.3 miles, 37% reading, 47% maths); Thrybergh Fullerton Church of England Primary Academy (0.5 miles, Good, 78% reading, 81% maths); and Trinity Croft CofE Primary Academy (0.6 miles, Good, 68% reading, 88% maths).

Thrybergh Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.

Thrybergh 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.

57.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 8.8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (79%), Black (6%) and Mixed (5%).

In 2026, 69 pupils (43.4%) received SEN support and 6 (3.8%) 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.

Thrybergh Primary School had 10 teachers in 2026, one for every 16 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest tram or metro stop is Parkgate, about 1.7 miles away in a straight line.

8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Oldgate Lane/Chesterhill Avenue (adjacent), 90 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Thrybergh Primary School stands in is among the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In 2024/25, Thrybergh Primary School issued 11 suspensions, 6.4 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and 1 permanent exclusion.