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Coleridge Primary

Rotherham, S65 1LWPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Oct 2022
KS2 Results
64%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
29 1st-choice / 30 places
Ranking
#6,428
of 13,686 nationally

About Coleridge Primary

Coleridge Primary is a state-funded, mixed primary school in Rotherham for children aged 3 to 11, and it is currently running well above its official capacity. With 263 pupils on roll against a school capacity of 210, the school is clearly in high demand among local families. That demand is reflected in the admissions data for the 2025/26 intake: the school received 38 total applications for just 30 places, with 29 of those coming as first preferences, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.27. The school’s intake also stands out in terms of disadvantage; 58.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is significantly higher than the national average and points to a community with considerable socioeconomic need. Despite this, the school has maintained an Outstanding Ofsted rating since its most recent graded inspection in October 2022, where it received top marks across every category including behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and early years provision.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressColeridge Road, Rotherham, Rotherham, S65 1LW
HeadteacherIan Tankard
Local AuthorityRotherham
Number of Pupils263
Free School Meals (FSM)58.2%
School Capacity263 / 210 (125% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

18 Oct 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 30 Nov 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
LibraryPlaying FieldsDining HallMusic RoomsOutdoor PlaygroundArt StudiosGymnasiumForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

AthleticsRoundersNetballSwimmingCricket

Clubs & Activities

DramaChessScience ClubArt Club

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

SEND Support

Mental HealthSpeech & LanguageOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:40 – 15:10

Source: coleridgeprimary.org. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Coleridge Primary has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.