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Schools in Rawmarsh

A town in Rotherham

  • Town
  • 15 schools and nurseries
  • 2,831 pupils

In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, about the same as across England. Results at 11 are below England, and results at 16 were below England in 2026. Missing school is a bigger problem than across England.

Three children with backpacks crossing a street
A red-brick school building under a blue sky

Rawmarsh at a glance

Behind England on results at 11

How Rawmarsh's schools compare with England, area by area.

DfE and Ofsted data, 2014 to 2026How we work this out
  • Schools and nurseries157 primary · 1 secondary · 6 nurseries
  • Primaries Good or better100%England 96%
  • Met the standard at 1157%England 62%
  • Grade 5 in English and maths34%Attainment 8 40.1, England 46.2
  • Free school meals, primary36%A sign of family income
  • Missed a lot of school20%England 18%
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in Rawmarsh

Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.

All Rawmarsh primary schools

Top Primary Schools in Rawmarsh

7 mainstream schools in Rawmarsh, best first

Top Secondary Schools in Rawmarsh

1 mainstream schools in Rawmarsh, best first

Rawmarsh Community School

Rotherham, S62 7GA · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

  • Ofsted:Needs attention in 2 areas

Results below the England average.

148 first choices, 173 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1640.1

England 46.2

Days missed
9.8%
Pupils
1,067
Pupils per teacher
18.9
View school Rawmarsh Community School

Nurseries in Rawmarsh

6 in Rawmarsh, highest Ofsted grade first

Rawmarsh Nursery School

Rotherham, S62 6AD · State · Nursery · Ages 2 to 5

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

No published results yet.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
165
Pupils per teacher
28.4
View school Rawmarsh Nursery School
The map

Every school in Rawmarsh, on one map

Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.

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Rawmarsh Nursery School, OutstandingRawmarsh Rosehill Junior School, Requires improvement in 1 areaRawmarsh Ryecroft Infant School, GoodRawmarsh Thorogate Junior and Infant School, GoodSt Joseph's Catholic Primary School, GoodRotherham Aspire, GoodRawmarsh Community School, Needs attention in 2 areasRawmarsh Ashwood Primary School, Needs attention in 1 areaRawmarsh Sandhill Primary School, GoodMonkwood Primary School, GoodFenwood House Day Nursery Rawmarsh, GoodGranby House Nursery, OutstandingDream Catchers Nursery, GoodVictoria Park Hall Day Nursery, GoodThe Lime Trees At Monkwood Primary School
  • Outstanding2
  • Good9
  • Not graded yet4
Before you apply

Apply through the council where you live

Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.

By age

What's on offer for each age

Pick a stage to see every Rawmarsh school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.

More ways to narrow it down

Here's how Rawmarsh's schools break down by type, faith and more.

Postcodes

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Rawmarsh vs England

How good are Rawmarsh's schools?

Inspections, exam results and attendance, next to the figure for England where we have it.

Worked out by Eduscope from each school's published figures. Not an official statistic for this town.

Numbers that sum up Rawmarsh

RawmarshEngland

  • Primaries rated Good or Outstanding

    Latest Ofsted grade, 5 primaries with one.

    100%

    England 96%

    Close to England

  • Met the expected standard at 11

    Reading, writing and maths.

    57%

    England 62%

    Below England

  • Grade 5 or above in English and maths

    At GCSE.

    34%

  • Pupils who miss a lot of school

    Missed 1 in 10 days or more. Lower is better.

    20%

    England 18%

    Worse than England

  • Primary pupils on free school meals

    A sign of family income, not of school quality.

    36%

Ofsted grades

Latest graded inspection for the 7 schools that have one.

100%

Good or Outstanding

  • Outstanding1
  • Good6
  • Requires improvement0
  • Inadequate0

How it has changed

Rawmarsh in blue. There were no tests in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid.

Met the expected standard at 11
Covid gap40%55%70%20182019202320242025
57% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).
Grade 5 or above in English and maths
Covid gap10%30%50%2018201920222023202420252026
34% in 2026.
Pupils who miss a lot of school
Covid gap0%15%30%20142015201620172018201920212022202320242025
20% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
Living here

What it's like for families

Rawmarsh has 15 schools and nurseries.

There are 7% more pupils than in 2018, but numbers have fallen since 2025.

36% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.

Pupil numbers

Pupils in Rawmarsh's state schools each January.

Up 7% since 2018. More children can mean popular schools fill up faster.

Free school meals

Out of every 10 primary pupils, how many get free school meals. It's a sign of family income, not of school quality.

Rawmarsh36%

Dates to know

Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.

  • 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
  • 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
  • 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
  • 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.

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Questions

Questions parents ask about Rawmarsh

How many schools are in Rawmarsh?

Rawmarsh has 15 schools, including 8 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 6 nurseries. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in Rawmarsh?

The highest-ranked schools in Rawmarsh on Eduscope are Rawmarsh Thorogate Junior and Infant School, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Rawmarsh Rosehill Junior School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.

What percentage of schools in Rawmarsh are rated Good or Outstanding?

100% of inspected schools in Rawmarsh hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is above the England average of 94.8%. This includes 1 school rated Outstanding and 6 rated Good.

How do primary schools in Rawmarsh perform at Key Stage 2?

Across primary schools in Rawmarsh, 57% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.

What is the average pupil-teacher ratio in Rawmarsh?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Rawmarsh is 20.0:1. While not a direct measure of class size, this indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil. Across England it is 17.9:1.

What is the persistent absence rate in Rawmarsh schools?

The persistent absence rate across schools in Rawmarsh is 20.0%. A pupil is classed as persistently absent if they miss 10% or more of school sessions. Across England it is 18.1%.

How many pupils attend schools in Rawmarsh?

There are 2,831 pupils enrolled across schools in Rawmarsh, with 1,503 in primary and 1,163 in secondary. 36.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

How do I choose the right school in Rawmarsh?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 15 schools in Rawmarsh by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.

Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.

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