Wath Church of England Primary School, Rotherham
Wath Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Rotherham, part of James Montgomery Academy Trust. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in February 2012. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in April 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 11th-highest of the 67 schools in Rotherham with published results, and 4,333rd of 14,452 across England. It was 91% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2012)
- 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
Wath Church of England Primary School in detail
Wath Church of England Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "Thomas Wombwell was the vicar of Wath upon Dearne from 1652 to 1662, and founder of our school. In 1660 he founded the first in Wath, paid for by his own money; he later received a gift for the school from Thomas Sawdrie."
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 83% of Year 6 pupils at Wath Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 83% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 72% and 72% in Rotherham and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (83% in reading, 83% in maths).
Getting a place at Wath Church of England Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 56 families put Wath Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 102 named it as one of their preferences, for 56 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Wath Church of England Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Wath Church of England Primary School are Our Lady and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 72% reading, 79% maths); Wath Central Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 73% reading, 65% maths); Highfield Farm Primary School (0.4 miles, 67% reading, 58% maths); and Brampton Ellis CofE Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 73% reading, 71% maths).
Wath Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.
Our Lady and St Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolWath Central Primary SchoolHighfield Farm Primary SchoolBrampton Ellis CofE Primary School
The trust
Wath Church of England Primary School is one of 20 schools run by James Montgomery Academy Trust, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 53% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
What parents say
63 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Wath Church of England Primary School (as of September 2025): 94% would recommend the school, 95% say their child is happy there and 63% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that they are kept well informed about progress (97%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (63%).
Who goes there
2.6% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 85 pupils (20.1%) received SEN support and 11 (2.6%) 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 social, emotional and mental health needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Bolton-Upon-Dearne Rail Station, about 1.9 miles away in a straight line.
8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Melton High Street/Barnsley Road (adjacent), 250 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
Wath Church of England Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Wath Church of England Primary School are Wath Academy (0.7 miles) and Saint Pius X Catholic High School A Specialist School in Humanities (1.1 miles).
Wath AcademySaint Pius X Catholic High School A Specialist School in Humanities
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from February 2012, 14 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's April 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This school excels at creating a warm, welcoming environment where every child feels valued and included. Teachers have strong subject knowledge and have carefully designed the curriculum to help pupils learn well, particularly in mathematics and reading. The school goes beyond academics to develop caring, respectful citizens through excellent PSHE teaching and a wide range of enrichment activities.
Key Strengths
- Pupils are happy, kind, and polite with strong relationships with adults and each other
- High expectations for learning and behaviour, including for pupils with SEND who are well supported
- Strong mathematics curriculum with secure knowledge of mathematical ideas and terms
- Effective phonics teaching with early intervention for struggling readers
- Wide range of enrichment activities including trips, clubs, and opportunities for pupils to voice opinions
Areas for Improvement
- Recently revised approach to teaching writing is still in early stages and not fully embedded
- Some older pupils do not express their ideas in writing as well as they could
- Staff need more support and guidance to ensure the new writing approach is implemented effectively for all pupils
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with the school creating an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Robotics, choir, residential trips, sports competitions
Wath Church of England Primary School has successfully maintained the good standards from its previous inspection. The school is a warm and inclusive community where pupils are happy, behave well, and achieve strong academic results.
At a Glance
17.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
63 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 83% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 83% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 78% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
27.8
Avg class size
25.5
Infant (KS1)
29.3
KS2
15
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 Wath Church of England Primary School.
- Fun4u2 LimitedAt the school · Not yet graded
- The Lime Trees at Brampton Ellis950m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
Wath Church of England Primary School is an academy, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Rotherham's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Wath Church of England Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Wath Church of England Primary 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
- 13
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 6
- Children hurt
- 3
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 13 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 6 serious and 7 slight.
3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot.
1 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
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
91%
Near capacity
383 pupils
420 places
37 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(3)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
85
SEN Support
11
EHC Plans
22.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
423
Total Pupils
199
Boys
224
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
18
Teachers
23.5:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£48,191
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,069
Per pupil
£2120k
Total funding
£103k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.4%
Overall absence
9.5%
Persistent absence
347
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
Wath Church of England Primary School
Questions parents ask about Wath Church of England Primary School
What are SATs results like at Wath Church of England Primary School?
Of the pupils at Wath Church of England Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 83% reached the expected standard in reading and 83% did so in maths.
What is Wath Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Wath Church of England Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in April 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in February 2012, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Wath Church of England Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Wath Church of England Primary 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 Wath Church of England Primary School?
Wath Church of England Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 91% of its 420 places.
How big are the classes at Wath Church of England Primary School?
Classes at Wath Church of England Primary School average 27.8 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Wath Church of England Primary School?
Wath Church of England Primary School has around 423 pupils on roll. 17% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Wath Church of England Primary School?
4.4% of sessions were missed at Wath Church of England Primary School in 2024/25. 9.5% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Wath Church of England Primary School?
Apply through Rotherham's coordinated admissions process, naming Wath Church of England Primary 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 Wath Church of England Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Fun4u2 Limited (registered, not yet graded). There is another within a kilometre. The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Wath Church of England Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 13 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 6 serious and 7 slight. 3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot. 1 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 Wath Church of England Primary School?
Wath Church of England Primary School is at Barnsley Road, Wath-upon-Dearne, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S63 6PY.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)