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Bramley Sunnyside Infant School

Rotherham, S66 3QWPrimaryAges 3–7MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Feb 2025
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
82 1st-choice / 75 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Bramley Sunnyside Infant School

Bramley Sunnyside Infant School sits within the Rotherham local authority, a state primary for children aged 3 to 7. In the local landscape of 96 primary schools, it is not among the very top-ranked peers — those are St Alban's CofE, Whiston Worrygoose, and Roughwood Primary — but it holds a solid Ofsted Good rating, confirmed in its most recent inspection in February 2025. The school is noticeably oversubscribed: for the 2025/26 intake, it received 147 applications for 75 places, with 82 first-preference applications and 74 first-preference offers, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.96. That level of demand suggests strong local reputation, especially given that the nearest Outstanding-rated primary, Flanderwell Primary School, is only 0.6 kilometres away. The school has a nursery provision, and its capacity of 225 is currently exceeded by 277 pupils on roll, which is worth noting for parents considering space and class sizes.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 7 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressFlanderwell Lane, Rotherham, Rotherham, S66 3QW
HeadteacherSusan Searson
Local AuthorityRotherham
Number of Pupils277
Free School Meals (FSM)10.5%
School Capacity277 / 225 (123% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

11 Feb 2025
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 25 Mar 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Sensory RoomGymnasiumICT SuiteDining HallForest SchoolPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

GymnasticsAthleticsFootballDanceTennis

Clubs & Activities

ChessCodingDrama

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & Language

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Bramley Sunnyside Infant School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.