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Rawmarsh Community School
Monkwood Road, Rawmarsh, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S62 7GA, Rotherham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
23.1 / 100
Bottom 23%
Better than 23% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,091
Capacity
1,075
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
101%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates a solid performance, particularly in GCSE attainment where it ranks in the top 84% nationally. While 52% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 26%, indicating room for improvement in broader curriculum engagement. Overall, parents can expect a supportive environment with a focus on academic growth, though they may want to consider the school's curriculum offerings.
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Last inspected: 4 May 2017Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 38.8 | Bottom 16% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 52% | Bottom 16% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 36% | Bottom 29% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 26% | Bottom 24% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 11% | Bottom 24% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British87.6%
White Other2.8%
Black African2.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
Mixed Other1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Asian Other0.7%
Other0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Asian Indian0.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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53.46594, -1.34850 · S62 7GA
School details
Local authorityRotherham
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN140553
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.rawmarsh.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is Rawmarsh Community School rated by Ofsted?
Rawmarsh Community School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 May 2017.
Is Rawmarsh Community School a good school?
Rawmarsh Community School scores 23.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 23% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Rawmarsh Community School in GCSEs?
Rawmarsh Community School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 38.8. 52% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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