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Wales Primary School

Rotherham, S26 5QGPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2024
KS2 Results
64%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.2×
Oversubscribed
36 1st-choice / 30 places
Ranking
#6,247
of 13,686 nationally

About Wales Primary School

Wales Primary School in Rotherham is a state primary for mixed pupils aged 4 to 11, and it is currently running at full capacity with 210 pupils on roll matching its 210-place school capacity. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 13.8 per cent, which is below the national average for primary schools and suggests a relatively less deprived intake compared with many schools in the area. Demand for places is strong: for the 2025/26 academic year, the school received 58 total applications for just 30 places, with 36 of those being first-preference applications. All 30 first-preference offers were taken up, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.93 applicants per place. This level of demand signals that the school is a popular choice among local families, and the fact that it is oversubscribed means parents should be prepared to apply early and list it as a top preference to improve their chances of securing a spot.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressSchool Road, Sheffield, Rotherham, S26 5QG
HeadteacherAnna McDonald
Local AuthorityRotherham
Number of Pupils210
Free School Meals (FSM)13.8%
School Capacity210 / 210 (100% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

1 May 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (1 May 2024): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 19 Feb 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Music RoomsICT SuiteOutdoor PlaygroundArt StudiosForest SchoolGymnasiumChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

RoundersFootballNetballCricketSwimmingDanceTennis

Clubs & Activities

DramaBook ClubScience Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

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Wales 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.