Thrybergh Fullerton Church of England Primary Academy

About Thrybergh Fullerton Church of England Primary Academy

Thrybergh Fullerton Church of England Primary Academy is a state primary in Rotherham with a clear demand signal from local families. The school has capacity for 240 pupils but currently enrols 200, leaving some headroom. However, for the 2025/26 intake, it was oversubscribed: 14 first-preference applications were made for 14 places, with a total of 24 applications overall — an oversubscription ratio of 1.71. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 31.7%, which is notably above the national average for primary schools (around 23-24%), reflecting the demographic of its immediate catchment. The school is a Church of England academy, led by headteacher Amy Gurner, and serves children from age 3 through to 11, with nursery provision on site. Its religious character may appeal to families seeking a faith-based setting, though the school is open to all.

Academically, Thrybergh Fullerton performs solidly against local benchmarks. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 assessments, 64% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined — above the Rotherham local authority average of 60%. The school ranks 34th out of 84 primaries in the LA, placing it in the top 50% regionally and nationally. Reading and writing both saw 82% of pupils meeting expectations, while maths was slightly lower at 68%. At the higher standard, 9% achieved the top level across all three subjects. Average scaled scores were 105 in reading and 103 in maths. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection, in March 2024, rated it Good overall, with Good in every category including quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and early years provision. This represents a downgrade from its previous Outstanding rating in 2012, but the current judgement is still a strong endorsement.

Facilities include playing fields, a library, art studios, a dining hall and a chapel, and the school offers a range of sports such as athletics, football, rounders, swimming and tennis. Clubs include book club, drama and coding. The school has identified SEND provisions for specific learning difficulties (dyslexia), social, emotional and mental health needs, speech, language and communication needs, and autistic spectrum disorder — useful for families whose children may need targeted support. Oversubscription means applying early is wise, especially for a first preference. This is a good-fit school for families in Rotherham who want a Church of England primary with strong core results, a broad activity offer, and a clear SEND framework, though those seeking an Outstanding-rated school should note the nearest one is Flanderwell Primary, 2.7 km away.

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