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Schools in Rotherham

  • 124State-funded schools
  • 97Primary
  • 16Secondary
  • 7Special
  • Yorkshire and the HumberRegion
Applications per placeCircle size: applications
First choice · secondary 2026
92%
9 pts above England (84%)
2,933 families applied
First choice · primary 2026
94%
close to England (92%)
2,863 families applied
Applications per place · secondary
1.5
0.8 below England median (2.2)
Median school
New Ofsted report cards
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How hard is it to get a place here?

DfE · families living in Rotherham
Secondary (Year 7) · Sept 2026
92%got their first choice
9 pts above England (84%)

2,933 applicants · 2.7% offered none of the schools they named

  1. 2026 92%; England 84%
  2. 2025 91%; England 84%
  3. 2024 92%; England 83%
  4. 2023 91%; England 83%
  5. 2022 93%; England 83%
  6. 2021 91%; England 81%
  7. 2020 92%; England 82%
  8. 2019 92%; England 81%
  9. 2018 94%; England 82%
  10. 2017 95%; England 83%
  11. 2016 96%; England 84%
  12. 2015 95%; England 84%
  13. 2014 96%; England 85%
  • Rotherham
  • England
Every year as a table
EntryApplicantsFirst choiceOne of first threeNone they named
Sep 20262,93392.4%97.3%2.7%
Sep 20252,91991.0%96.7%3.3%
Sep 20243,06392.5%97.2%2.8%
Sep 20233,21690.8%96.0%4.0%
Sep 20223,11492.7%97.2%2.8%
Sep 20213,19990.9%95.7%4.3%
Sep 20203,08191.8%97.2%2.8%
Sep 20193,24092.5%97.3%2.7%
Sep 20183,11693.9%98.1%1.9%
Sep 20172,97194.6%98.2%1.8%
Sep 20162,90196.3%99.2%0.8%
Sep 20152,76995.1%98.8%1.2%
Sep 20142,83596.0%99.2%0.8%
Primary (Reception) · Sept 2026
94%got their first choice
close to England (92%)

2,863 applicants · 1.5% offered none of the schools they named

  1. 2026 94%; England 92%
  2. 2025 96%; England 93%
  3. 2024 96%; England 93%
  4. 2023 96%; England 92%
  5. 2022 95%; England 92%
  6. 2021 95%; England 92%
  7. 2020 94%; England 90%
  8. 2019 97%; England 91%
  9. 2018 93%; England 91%
  10. 2017 94%; England 90%
  11. 2016 90%; England 88%
  12. 2015 94%; England 88%
  13. 2014 91%; England 88%
  • Rotherham
  • England
Every year as a table
EntryApplicantsFirst choiceOne of first threeNone they named
Sep 20262,86394.3%98.5%1.5%
Sep 20252,59896.3%99.1%0.9%
Sep 20242,48495.7%99.1%0.9%
Sep 20232,72596.1%99.2%0.8%
Sep 20222,73395.3%98.4%1.6%
Sep 20212,92094.6%98.6%1.4%
Sep 20203,05393.8%98.3%1.7%
Sep 20192,83197.1%99.1%0.9%
Sep 20182,98393.5%98.1%1.9%
Sep 20173,03793.6%98.7%1.3%
Sep 20163,23890.5%97.2%2.8%
Sep 20153,14894.1%98.6%1.4%
Sep 20143,30090.7%96.7%3.3%

What has Ofsted found here?

Ofsted data to 30 September 2026

Report cards 23 schools of 124 · since November 2025

  • Inclusion
  • Curriculum and teaching
  • Achievement
  • Attendance and behaviour
  • Personal development and wellbeing
  • Early years (13)
  • Post-16 provision (3)
  • Leadership and governance

Bar: share of schools; number of schools at each grade below.

Overall grade from Ofsted's previous framework 79 schools · graded 2009 to 2024

  • Outstanding5
  • Good65
  • Requires improvement8
  • Inadequate1

Includes grades confirmed by a later ungraded inspection. Not comparable with report cards.

Graded 2024/25, no overall grade 21 schools

Key judgementOutstandingGoodRequires improvementInadequate
Quality of education2154–
Behaviour and attitudes4152–
Personal development3171–
Leadership and management2163–

Not yet inspected (new or reorganised schools): 1.

Latest report cards

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Secondary schools in Rotherham

16 schools · Year 7 entry 2026

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Sorted by applications per place for September 2026 entry, highest first.

Sorted by Attainment 8, highest first.

Sorted by the date of the latest Ofsted inspection, newest first.

Sorted by name.

Sources: DfE admissions (Sept 2026), KS4 results, Ofsted.
SchoolLatest OfstedApplications per placeAttainment 8FSM
St Bernard's Catholic High School Faith Good2024 2.9 applications per place 50.3 23%
Saint Pius X Catholic High School A Specialist School in Humanities Faith Requires improvement2024 2.4 applications per place 39.7 32%
Wath Academy Good2023 2.3 applications per place 49.7 26%
Oakwood High School 2026 2.1 applications per place 47.0 31%
Aston Academy 2026 2.1 applications per place 45.3 22%
Wickersley School and Sports College Good2023 2.0 applications per place 48.8 19%
Wales High School Remains Good2023 1.8 applications per place 44.5 25%
Swinton Academy Good2023 1.8 applications per place 40.7 35%
Wingfield Academy 2026 1.5 applications per place 50.1 36%
Winterhill School Remains Good2023 1.5 applications per place 41.8 47%
Dinnington High School Requires improvement2023 1.4 applications per place 46.7 33%
Brinsworth Academy Remains Good2022 1.3 applications per place 46.0 36%
Maltby Academy 2026 1.3 applications per place 39.8 36%
Thrybergh Academy Requires significant improvement 2026 1.3 applications per place 34.6 62%
Rawmarsh Community School 2026 1.1 applications per place 40.1 43%
Clifton Community School Some aspects not as strong2024 1.0 applications per place 37.0 64%

Sources: DfE admissions (Sept 2026), KS4 results, Ofsted. FSM: free school meals.

  • Exceptional
  • Strong standard
  • Expected standard
  • Needs attention
  • Urgent improvement
  • Does not apply

Eight dots, one per area: inclusion, curriculum, achievement, attendance, personal development, early years, post-16, leadership. Colours follow Ofsted's report card scale; Schoolfile is independent of Ofsted.

Primary schools in Rotherham

97 schools · Reception entry 2026

Sorted by applications per place for September 2026 entry, highest first.

Sources: DfE admissions (Sept 2026), KS2 results, Ofsted.
SchoolLatest OfstedApplications per placeSATs standardFSM
Brinsworth Howarth Primary School Remains Good2024 3.9 applications per place 66% 13%
Whiston Worrygoose Junior and Infant School 2026 3.6 applications per place 93% 14%
Anston Brook Primary School 2026 3.2small intake applications per place 41% 22%
Aston Fence Junior and Infant School Outstanding2024 3.1 applications per place 83% 11%
Anston Greenlands Primary School Remains Good2023 2.9 applications per place 61% 12%
Laughton All Saints' CofE Primary School Faith Requires improvement2024 2.8small intake applications per place 47% 14%
Aughton Primary Academy Standards maintained2025 2.7small intake applications per place 50% 38%
Wickersley Northfield Primary School Remains Good2023 2.7 applications per place 77% 10%
Todwick Primary School Good2023 2.7 applications per place 81% 6%
Wentworth CofE Junior and Infant School Faith Remains Good2023 2.7 applications per place 63% 7%
Whiston Junior and Infant School Graded · no overall grade2025 2.5 applications per place 70% 18%
Highfield Farm Primary School 2026 2.4small intake applications per place 42% 61%
Aston Lodge Primary School Good2023 2.4 applications per place 59% 34%
Aston All Saints CofE (A) Primary School Faith Good2022 2.3 applications per place 76% 11%
Brampton Ellis CofE Primary School Faith Good2024 2.3 applications per place 64% 21%
Rawmarsh Thorogate Junior and Infant School Good2023 2.2 applications per place 43% 16%
St Alban's CofE (Aided) Primary School Faith Improved significantly2025 2.2 applications per place 97% 10%
Maltby Redwood Academy Good2022 2.2 applications per place 64% 20%
Swallownest Primary School 2026 2.2small intake applications per place 78% 21%
Wales Primary School Remains Good2024 2.1 applications per place 81% 17%
Catcliffe Primary School Good2023 2.1 applications per place 55% 36%
Anston Hillcrest Primary School Graded · no overall grade2025 2.0 applications per place 63% 11%
Meadow View Primary School Graded · no overall grade2024 2.0 applications per place 39% 47%
Roughwood Primary School 2026 2.0 applications per place 81% 44%
Brookfield Primary Academy Good2022 2.0 applications per place 72% 35%
Kilnhurst Primary School Good2022 2.0 applications per place 68% 18%
Rawmarsh Sandhill Primary School Good2023 2.0 applications per place 54% 39%
Coleridge Primary Outstanding2022 1.9 applications per place 67% 58%
Flanderwell Primary School 2026 1.9 applications per place 68% 14%
Waverley Primary Academy Good2023 1.9 applications per place 69% 8%
Listerdale Primary Academy Good2024 1.9 applications per place 74% 8%
Laughton Junior and Infant School Good2023 1.9 applications per place 53% 13%
St Bede's Catholic Primary School Faith Graded · no overall grade2024 1.9 applications per place 69% 15%
Sitwell Nursery & Infant School Graded · no overall grade2025 1.9 applications per place – 10%
Swinton Fitzwilliam Primary School Some aspects not as strong2025 1.9 applications per place 76% 21%
Kimberworth Community Primary School Good2024 1.9 applications per place 68% 44%
St Mary's Catholic Primary School Faith Good2023 1.8 applications per place 74% 25%
Wath Church of England Primary School Faith Standards maintained2025 1.8 applications per place 76% 18%
Wath Victoria Primary School 2026 1.8 applications per place 48% 42%
Our Lady and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Faith Remains Good2024 1.8 applications per place 69% 21%
Bramley Sunnyside Infant School Graded · no overall grade2025 1.8 applications per place – 10%
Thrybergh Primary School Good2023 1.8 applications per place 47% 62%
Foljambe Primary School Graded · no overall grade2025 1.8 applications per place 26% 65%
East Dene Primary Good2022 1.8 applications per place 48% 59%
Rawmarsh Ryecroft Infant School Remains Good2023 1.8 applications per place – 39%
Blackburn Primary School Remains Good2022 1.7 applications per place 57% 25%
Maltby Lilly Hall Academy 2026 1.7 applications per place 57% 14%
Brinsworth Manor Infant School Special measures Inadequate2024 1.7 applications per place – 11%
Herringthorpe Infant School Graded · no overall grade2025 1.7 applications per place – 22%
Maltby Manor Academy Remains Good2023 1.7 applications per place 52% 37%
Anston Park Infant School Remains Good2022 1.7 applications per place – 19%
Thorpe Hesley Primary School Remains Outstanding2023 1.7 applications per place 62% 8%
Bramley Grange Primary School 2026 1.7 applications per place 74% 17%
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Faith Standards maintained2024 1.7 applications per place 11% 37%
Ravenfield Primary Academy Remains Good2023 1.6 applications per place 70% 11%
Treeton Church of England Primary School Faith Good2022 1.6 applications per place 61% 16%
Brinsworth Whitehill Primary School Good2023 1.6 applications per place 63% 19%
High Greave Infant School Graded · no overall grade2025 1.6 applications per place – 54%
Harthill Primary School Graded · no overall grade2024 1.6 applications per place 59% 12%
Kilnhurst St Thomas' CofE Primary Academy Faith Remains Good2022 1.6 applications per place 53% 28%
Wath Central Primary School 2026 1.6 applications per place 58% 28%
Springwood Primary Academy Graded · no overall grade2025 1.6 applications per place 32% 30%
Kiveton Park Infant School Good2023 1.6 applications per place – 22%
Monkwood Primary School Good2023 1.6 applications per place 56% 29%
Rockingham Junior and Infant School Good2022 1.6 applications per place 46% 33%
Greasbrough Primary School 2026 1.5 applications per place 72% 30%
Redscope Primary School Good2023 1.5 applications per place 68% 42%
Swinton Queen Primary School Good2022 1.5 applications per place 58% 26%
Crags Community School Requires improvement2024 1.5 applications per place 46% 65%
Badsley Primary School Graded · no overall grade2025 1.5 applications per place 39% 58%
Woodsetts Primary School 2025 1.4 applications per place 100% 13%
Aston Hall Junior and Infant School Standards maintained2024 1.4 applications per place 80% 6%
Brampton Cortonwood Infant School 2026 1.4 applications per place – 27%
Trinity Croft CofE Primary Academy Faith Remains Good2023 1.4 applications per place 60% 36%
St Gerard's Catholic Primary School Faith Graded · no overall grade2025 1.4 applications per place 79% 18%
Eastwood Village Primary School Good2024 1.4 applications per place 32% 80%
St Ann's Primary School Good2023 1.3 applications per place 34% 58%
Thrybergh Fullerton Church of England Primary Academy Faith Good2024 1.3 applications per place 63% 33%
Rawmarsh Ashwood Primary School 2026 1.3 applications per place 52% 32%
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Faith Good2024 1.3 applications per place 48% 46%
Ferham Primary School Graded · no overall grade2025 1.3 applications per place 13% 71%
Dinnington Community Primary School Requires improvement2024 1.2 applications per place 33% 62%
Thornhill Primary School Good2022 1.2 applications per place 63% 41%
Canklow Woods Primary School Graded · no overall grade2025 1.1 applications per place 43% 62%
Broom Valley Community School Good2023 1.1 applications per place 46% 46%
Thurcroft Infant School Graded · no overall grade2025 1.1 applications per place – 33%
St Mary's Catholic Primary School (Maltby) Faith Good2022 0.9 applications per place 29% 40%
Anston Park Junior School Requires improvement2023 no data – 29%
Bramley Sunnyside Junior School Standards maintained2024 no data – 16%
Brinsworth Manor Junior School Good2022 no data 62% 22%
Herringthorpe Junior School Graded · no overall grade2025 no data 85% 32%
High Greave Junior School Standards maintained2024 no data 58% 67%
Kiveton Park Meadows Junior School Requires improvement2024 no data 46% 34%
Rawmarsh Rosehill Junior School Graded · no overall grade2025 no data 73% 45%
Sitwell Junior School 2026 no data 72% 18%
Thomas Rotherham College Not yet inspected no data – 0%
Thurcroft Junior Academy Graded · no overall grade2025 no data 76% 46%

Sources: DfE admissions (Sept 2026), KS2 results, Ofsted. FSM: free school meals.

Special schools and other provision

11 schools