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Redscope Primary School

Rotherham, S61 3JTPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2023
KS2 Results
58%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
34 1st-choice / 34 places
Ranking
#8,476
of 13,686 nationally

About Redscope Primary School

Redscope Primary School in Rotherham is a state-funded, mixed primary school for children aged 2 to 11, and it is clearly a popular choice among local families. With 431 pupils on roll against a capacity of 450, the school is running very close to full, and the demand is tangible. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 59 total applications for just 34 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.74. All 34 first-preference applicants were offered a place, but the numbers show that many families who put it second or third will have missed out. The school serves a community with above-average levels of disadvantage: 41.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is significantly higher than the national primary average of around 23%. This context makes the school’s overall Good Ofsted rating, awarded in June 2023, particularly noteworthy.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressKimberworth Park Road, Rotherham, Rotherham, S61 3JT
HeadteacherAlison Bradbury
Local AuthorityRotherham
Number of Pupils431
Free School Meals (FSM)41.6%
School Capacity431 / 450 (96% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

13 Jun 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 31 Jul 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Outdoor PlaygroundDining HallSports HallSensory RoomLibraryArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

NetballFootballRoundersSwimming

Clubs & Activities

ChessDramaFilm ClubCodingArt ClubBook Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionLearning DifficultyMulti-SensoryOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:40 – 15:10

Breakfast club

07:45-08:40

After-school care

15:10-17:30

Source: redscopeprimaryschool.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Redscope Primary School

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