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Rawmarsh Ashwood Primary School

Rotherham, S62 6HTPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Requires Improvement
Nov 2023
KS2 Results
55%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
11 1st-choice / 11 places
Ranking
#9,361
of 13,686 nationally

About Rawmarsh Ashwood Primary School

Rawmarsh Ashwood Primary School is a state primary in Rotherham that, based on the most recent admissions data for 2025/26, is oversubscribed. The school received 16 applications for 11 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.45, and all 11 first-preference applicants were offered a place. This suggests that local families who put the school as their top choice are likely to get in, though it is not a school where you can rely on a place without applying early. The school has a nursery provision for children aged three and above, which may be a practical consideration for families looking for continuity from early years into Reception. With 175 pupils on roll against a capacity of 210, there is some physical space, but the oversubscription indicates that demand from local parents is currently outstripping supply.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressAshwood Road, Rotherham, Rotherham, S62 6HT
HeadteacherDawn Roper
Local AuthorityRotherham
Number of Pupils175
Free School Meals (FSM)28.7%
School Capacity175 / 210 (83% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

7 Nov 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Requires improvement
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 17 Dec 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Art StudiosDining HallPlaying FieldsLibraryGymnasiumMusic RoomsOutdoor PlaygroundForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

TennisRoundersCross CountrySwimmingAthleticsNetballFootball

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubChessChoir

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning DifficultySevere LearningOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Breakfast club

08:00-08:45

After-school care

15:15-16:15

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rawmarsh Ashwood Primary School

Rawmarsh Ashwood Primary School has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.