Flanderwell Primary School
89%
Capacity
373
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About Flanderwell Primary School
Flanderwell Primary School is clearly a popular choice among local families. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 87 applications for just 46 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.89, meaning nearly two families applied for every spot. Of those, 44 were first-preference applications, and 44 first-preference offers were made, indicating that almost every family who put it first got a place, but competition remains high. The school is led by headteacher Adam Cornes and caters for 373 pupils aged 3 to 11, with a nursery provision available. It is a state-funded, mixed primary school in Rotherham with no religious character. While the school does not publish a parent-view recommendation percentage, the high demand for places speaks volumes about its reputation in the community.
Academically, Flanderwell is a strong performer. In its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 2018, the school was rated Outstanding overall, with Outstanding ratings for leadership and management and early years provision. A subsequent ungraded inspection in January 2024 confirmed the school remains Outstanding, though with some concerns noted. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results, 74% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, well above the Rotherham local authority average of 60%. The school ranked 17th out of 84 primary schools in Rotherham, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Pupils achieved an average reading score of 105 and an average maths score of 106, with 28% reaching the higher standard in maths. The school also supports pupils with a range of special educational needs, including dyslexia, autism, speech and language difficulties, and physical disabilities.
The school offers a broad range of facilities including a library, music rooms, an ICT suite, a sensory room, a forest school, and playing fields. Sports provision includes gymnastics, tennis, football, swimming, dance, athletics and rounders, while extracurricular clubs cover drama, gardening and art. With a capacity of 420 and currently 373 pupils, there is some room for growth, and the school is not yet at full capacity. The percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals is 15.9%, slightly below the national average. For families seeking an Outstanding-rated primary with strong academic outcomes and a wide array of facilities and support, Flanderwell is a compelling option, though the oversubscription means applying early is wise.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Greenfield Court, Rotherham, Rotherham, S66 2JF |
| Headteacher | Adam Cornes |
| Local Authority | Rotherham |
| Number of Pupils | 373 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 15.9% |
| School Capacity | 373 / 420 (89% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
24 Jan 2024Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Latest inspection (24 Jan 2024): School remains Outstanding (Concerns) - S5 Next
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 26 Feb 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (74%)
2929th of 13,686
Nationally
281st of 1,506
In Yorkshire and the Humber
17th of 84
In Rotherham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
74%
Expected Standard
4%
Higher Standard
'22/23
54%
'23/24
74%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed46
87
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
44 families put this school as their 1st choice (51% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
School day
Teaching hours
08:40 – 15:15
Source: flanderwell.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
Class profile
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Below the national average (25%).
Lower than the national median (10%) — mostly English as first language.
Ethnic background
- White British83.1%
- Asian6.5%
- Mixed4.3%
- White (other)2.9%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/25Better than half of schools in England.
Better than half of schools in England.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
8
Total schools
7
Oversubscribed
7
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
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Contact Information
Greenfield Court, Rotherham
Rotherham, S66 2JF
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