Wath Victoria Primary School

About Wath Victoria Primary School

Wath Victoria Primary School sits within the Rotherham local authority, a mixed state primary for children aged 2 to 11. In the most recent local rankings, it placed 78th out of 84 similar schools in the borough, placing it firmly in the bottom half of the table. For context, 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 achieved significantly higher ranking scores. The school is led by headteacher Gemma Kilner and has a capacity of 285 pupils, though it currently enrols 301, meaning it is operating slightly above its official limit. With 39.4 per cent of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a community with above-average levels of disadvantage. Its religious character is listed as 'Does not apply', and it does not have a sixth form or boarding provision, but it does offer nursery places for younger children.

Academically, the school's most recent Key Stage 2 results from the 2023/24 academic year show that just 37 per cent of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined. This is well below the local authority average of 60 per cent. Only 2 per cent of pupils achieved the higher standard across all three subjects. In individual subjects, reading and writing saw 52 per cent and 54 per cent of pupils meeting expectations respectively, while maths was lower at 50 per cent. Average scores sat at 101 for reading and 98 for maths. The school's Ofsted rating is Good, a significant improvement from its previous Requires Improvement judgement in 2013. The most recent graded inspection took place in 2016, with an ungraded visit in November 2021 confirming the school remains Good. Leadership and management, early years provision, and overall effectiveness were all rated Good at the last graded inspection.

The school offers a broad range of facilities including a sensory room, music rooms, an ICT suite, library, art studios, and a chapel. Sports on offer include swimming, netball, cricket, athletics, and cross country, while clubs extend to choir, drama, and art club. For families with children who have additional needs, the school lists provisions for autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language difficulties, social and emotional mental health needs, and physical disabilities, as well as a resourced provision. Admissions data for 2025/26 shows the school is oversubscribed: 35 applications were received for 24 places, with 21 first-preference offers made. This suggests strong local demand despite the below-average academic outcomes. Wath Victoria is likely to suit families who value a Good-rated school with strong SEND support and a wide range of enrichment activities, and who are comfortable with a setting that serves a high proportion of disadvantaged pupils.

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