Rawmarsh Ryecroft Infant School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 5-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | South Street Rawmarsh Rotherham South Yorkshire S62 5QW |
| Reference Number | 106876 |
Rawmarsh Ryecroft Infant School continues to demonstrate effective performance as a good school. The nurturing environment fosters happiness and safety among pupils, who are encouraged to embody the school's values of resilience, respect, care, community, and achievement. The curriculum is thoughtfully sequenced, enabling pupils to revisit and build on their knowledge, particularly in core subjects. The commitment to supporting pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is notable, with tailored strategies ensuring these students achieve well.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 119 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.42%
Girls: 49.58% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 33.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 3.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 22.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 | 13 | 28 |
| 2 | 23 | 24 | 47 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 85.7% |
| African | 4.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.5% |
| White & Asian | 2.5% |
| White, Other | 1.7% |
| Indian | 0.8% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.8% |
| Asian, Other | 0.8% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 14 Nov 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 14 Nov 2023 | School inspection |
| 05 Jul 2018 | Short inspection |
| 13 Nov 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 23 Nov 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| 27 Jun 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Oct 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Welcoming and friendly atmosphere for pupils
- High expectations for pupil behavior
- Strong commitment to family engagement
- Well-developed reading culture with enjoyable activities
- Effective phonics teaching from Reception
- Variety of clubs and activities promoting character development
- Active community involvement and environmental projects
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent assessment practices in some foundation subjects
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 14 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 10 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Rawmarsh Rosehill Junior School
Kilnhurst Road, Rawmarsh, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S62 5QH |
0.15 miles |
|
Rawmarsh Thorogate Junior and Infant School
Thorogate, Rawmarsh, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S62 7HS |
0.52 miles |
|
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Green Lane, Rawmarsh, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S62 6JY |
0.53 miles |
|
Rawmarsh Sandhill Primary School
Kilnhurst Road, Rawmarsh, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S62 5LH |
0.57 miles |
|
Rawmarsh Nursery School
Barbers Crescent, Rotherham, S62 6AD |
0.57 miles |
|
Monkwood Primary School
Estate Road, Rawmarsh, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S62 7JD |
0.75 miles |
|
Rawmarsh Ashwood Primary School
Ashwood Road, Parkgate, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S62 6HT |
1.07 miles |
|
Kilnhurst St Thomas' CofE Primary Academy
Meadow View Road, Kilnhurst, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, S64 5UA |
1.1 miles |
|
Swinton Fitzwilliam Primary School
Broadway, Swinton, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, S64 8HF |
1.23 miles |
|
Kilnhurst Primary School
Hooton Road, Kilnhurst, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, S64 5TA |
1.42 miles |
|
Brookfield Primary Academy
Lime Grove, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, S64 8TQ |
1.43 miles |
|
St Gerard's Catholic Primary School
Park Nook Doncaster Road, Thrybergh, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S65 4AE |
1.74 miles |
|
Swinton Queen Primary School
Queen Street, Swinton, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, S64 8NE |
1.77 miles |
|
Greasbrough Primary School
Munsbrough Rise, Greasbrough, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S61 4RB |
1.84 miles |
|
Thrybergh Fullerton Church of England Primary Academy
Church View, Thrybergh, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S65 4BL |
1.88 miles |
|
Eastwood Village Primary School
Eldon Road, Eastwood Village, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S65 1RD |
1.9 miles |
|
High Greave Infant School
High Greave Road, East Herringthorpe, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S65 3LZ |
2.02 miles |
|
High Greave Junior School
High Greave Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S65 3LZ |
2.02 miles |
|
Thrybergh Primary School
Oldgate Lane, Thrybergh, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S65 4JG |
2.02 miles |
|
Foljambe Primary School
Foljambe Drive, Rotherham, S65 4HQ |
2.06 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Rawmarsh Community School
Monkwood Road, Rawmarsh, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S62 7GA |
0.6 miles |
|
Swinton Academy
East Avenue, Swinton, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, S64 8JW |
1.19 miles |
|
Saint Pius X Catholic High School A Specialist School in Humanities
Wath Wood Road, Wath-upon-Dearne, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S63 7PQ |
1.66 miles |
|
Milton School
Storey Street, Swinton, Mexborough, S64 8QG |
1.66 miles |
|
Thrybergh Academy
Park Lane, Thrybergh, Rotherham, S65 4BP |
1.91 miles |
|
Wath Academy
Sandygate, Wath-on-Dearne, Rotherham, S63 7NW |
2 miles |
|
Wingfield Academy
Wingfield Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S61 4AU |
2.39 miles |
|
Clifton Community School
Middle Lane, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S65 2SN |
2.42 miles |
|
RNN Group
Town Centre Campus, Eastwood Lane, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S65 1EG |
2.56 miles |
|
The Laurel Academy
Maple Road, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, S64 9SD |
2.89 miles |
|
St Bernard's Catholic High School
Herringthorpe Valley Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S65 3BE |
3.04 miles |
|
Thomas Rotherham College
Moorgate Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S60 2BE |
3.38 miles |
|
Winterhill School
High Street, Kimberworth, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S61 2BD |
3.48 miles |
|
Oakwood High School
Moorgate Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S60 2UH |
3.56 miles |
|
Kelford School
Oakdale Road, Kimberworth, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S61 2NU |
3.62 miles |
|
Pennine View School
Old Road, Conisbrough, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN12 3LR |
3.63 miles |
|
Abbey School
Little Common Lane, Kimberworth, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S61 2RA |
3.67 miles |
|
Wickersley School and Sports College
Bawtry Road, Wickersley, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S66 1JL |
4 miles |
|
De Warenne Academy
Gardens Lane, Conisbrough, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN12 3JY |
4.07 miles |
|
Newman School
East Bawtry Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S60 3LX |
4.07 miles |