Is St Mary's Catholic Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 19 April 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 32nd of 95 primary schools in Rotherham. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are St Mary's Catholic Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 74% of pupils at St Mary's Catholic Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at St Mary's Catholic Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at St Mary's Catholic Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Herringthorpe Valley Road, Rotherham, S65 2NU

Local ranking32nd of 95 primary schools in Rotherham

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

208

Capacity

5-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 19 April 2023.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 74.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 0.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 77.0%
Writing (Expected): 74.0%
Maths (Expected): 84.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 77.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 108.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 108.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 108.0
Cohort Size: 31

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 210
Boys: 94 (45%)
Girls: 117 (55%)
Capacity: 208 (101% full)
SEND: 23.8%
FSM Eligible: 19.1%
EAL: 26.2%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.8%
SEN Support: 20.0%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 23.6:1
Teachers (FTE): 8.9
Budget per Pupil: £6,348/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.3% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 7.4% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Roman Catholic
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 60.4%
Asian Indian: 14.5%
White Other: 9.2%
Black African: 2.9%
Asian Pakistani: 2.4%
Asian Other: 2.4%
Black Other: 2.4%
Mixed White & Black African: 1.4%

60.4%

White British

14.5%

Asian Indian

9.2%

White Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01709361502

office@stmarysherringthorpe.co.uk

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Herringthorpe Valley Road

Rotherham, Yorkshire and the Humber

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Administrative

URN: 139880
UKPRN: 10042273
Establishment No.: 3322
Trust: ST FRANCIS CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST

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