Roughwood Primary School

About Roughwood Primary School

Roughwood Primary School sits within Rotherham local authority, a mixed state primary for children aged 2 to 11. In the most recent local rankings, it placed 3rd out of 84 primary schools in the borough, putting it firmly in the top 10% of its peers. Its closest competitors at the top of the table are St Alban's CofE (Aided) Primary School, Whiston Worrygoose Junior and Infant School, and Wickersley Northfield Primary School, all of which score slightly higher on the same ranking metric. Roughwood's own ranking score of 85 places it just behind Whiston Worrygoose's 87 and ahead of Wickersley Northfield's 84. Nationally, the school sits in the top 6% of all primary schools in England, and regionally it ranks 62nd out of 1,506 schools across Yorkshire and the Humber. This strong showing reflects a school that is performing well above the average for its area, particularly given that only six primary schools in Rotherham currently hold an Outstanding Ofsted rating.

Academically, Roughwood's most recent Key Stage 2 results from 2023/24 paint a picture of solid performance. 85% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, well above the local authority average of 60%. In reading, 97% reached the expected level and 35% achieved the higher standard, with an average scaled score of 108. In maths, 88% met expectations and 15% hit the higher threshold, with an average score of 105. Writing saw 88% at expected and 21% at greater depth. The school's most recent graded Ofsted inspection, in 2015, rated it Good overall, with Good for leadership and management and Good for early years provision. An ungraded inspection in 2022 confirmed the school remains Good. This is a notable improvement from its previous inspection in 2013, when it was rated Requires Improvement. The school has clearly built on that earlier rating and sustained a higher standard since.

The school is oversubscribed: for 2025/26 entry, it received 45 applications for 23 places, with 22 first-preference offers made. That gives an oversubscription ratio of 1.96, meaning nearly two families apply for every place. Facilities include music rooms, an outdoor playground, a gymnasium, an ICT suite, a sports hall and a chapel. Sports offered include rounders, football, cross country, tennis and athletics, and there are clubs for art, eco and drama. The school provides nursery provision and has a broad range of SEND support, covering specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech, language and communication needs, autistic spectrum disorder, and other difficulties or disabilities. With 43.6% of pupils eligible for free school meals, Roughwood serves a community with above-average deprivation, yet its outcomes suggest it is a strong choice for local families who want a well-regarded primary that delivers above the LA average.

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