Wath Victoria Primary School, Rotherham
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 6 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Wath Victoria creates a calm, welcoming environment where all pupils feel valued and included. The school excels at understanding individual pupil needs and providing targeted support through specialist services like the Arc provision. Every child learns a musical instrument and benefits from a well-considered personal development programme that builds confidence and teaches them about staying safe.
Key Strengths
- Strong safeguarding culture with clear routines and consistent behaviour expectations
- Effective inclusion and specialist support through the Arc provision for pupils with complex needs
- Well-established personal development programme with music lessons for all pupils and diverse enrichment activities
- Positive whole-school focus on attendance which has improved yearly since the pandemic
Areas for Improvement
- Writing standards remain weaker than reading and maths - early writing steps are not clearly defined and some pupils develop gaps in spelling and handwriting
- Key stage 2 published outcomes in reading, writing and mathematics sit below national averages, particularly for disadvantaged pupils
- Early years curriculum knowledge steps are not precise enough, meaning teaching does not always focus sharply on what children need to learn next
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and concerns are actively identified, acted upon and managed.
Extracurricular Activities
Musical instrument lessons for all pupils, sports clubs, art clubs, school council roles, Easter bonnet competition, visits and community events, creative and artistic experiences
Wath Victoria Primary School has a calm, respectful environment where pupils feel safe and supported. The school has rebuilt leadership stability and established inclusive practices, though achievement outcomes remain below national averages in key areas.
At a Glance
41.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 52% to 57%. Maths has improved from 50% to 57%. Writing has declined from 54% to 50%.
Class Sizes
24.5
Avg class size
22.0
Infant (KS1)
28.0
KS2
10
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
98%
Near capacity
279 pupils
285 capacity
6 spare places available
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)
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SEN Provision
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.49989%
Overall absence
16.53226%
Persistent absence
248
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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