Rawmarsh Rosehill Junior School
About Rawmarsh Rosehill Junior School
Rawmarsh Rosehill Junior School is a state primary for pupils aged 7 to 11, located in the Rotherham local authority area. Among the 84 primary schools in Rotherham, it sits at rank 31, placing it comfortably in the top half of the authority. The top-performing peers in the area include St Alban's CofE (Aided) Primary School, Whiston Worrygoose Junior and Infant School, and Roughwood Primary School, all of which score higher on the same ranking metric. The school is led by headteacher Zowie Norris and currently has 226 pupils on roll, just shy of its 240 capacity. A significant proportion of its intake — 44.2 per cent — is eligible for free school meals, which is well above the national average and gives a clear picture of the community it serves. The school does not have a religious character and is not a boarding or nursery provider. Its most recent Ofsted inspection took place in July 2025, where it was judged Good overall, though leadership and management was rated as Requires Improvement.
Key Details
The full report on this school
What 61 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
8 Jul 2025From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.
Source: Ofsted, 21 Sept 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:30 – 15:00
Source: rjsch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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