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Wath Church of England Primary School
Barnsley Road, Wath-upon-Dearne, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S63 6PY, Rotherham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
76.0 / 100
Top 24%
Better than 76% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
413
Capacity
315
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
131%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong performance in key stage 2, where 76% of pupils meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, this primary school stands out as a solid choice. The school is in the top 21% nationally for expected progress in these subjects, and an impressive 94% of parents express satisfaction with their experience. However, only 6% of students achieve the higher standard in key stage 2, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 7 February 2012Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 76% | Top 21% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 6% | Bottom 42% UK |
Parent View (63 responses)
★★★★★4.2
Good range of subjects
98%
My child feels safe
97%
My child makes good progress
97%
Progress is communicated
97%
My child is happy
95%
I'd recommend this school
94%
Good range of extra-curricular
92%
Behaviour is good
92%
School has high expectations
92%
School keeps me informed
91%
School supports development
86%
School responds to concerns
57%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British94.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.7%
Black African1.2%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
White Other0.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
Asian Other0.2%
Mixed Other0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Other0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Location
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53.50426, -1.35273 · S63 6PY
School details
Local authorityRotherham
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN143480
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.wathcofe.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Wath Church of England Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Wath Church of England Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 February 2012.
Is Wath Church of England Primary School a good school?
Wath Church of England Primary School scores 76.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 24% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Wath Church of England Primary School?
Based on 63 Ofsted Parent View responses, Wath Church of England Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 84% across all parent survey questions.
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