Located in Rotherham, Catcliffe Primary School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.

Catcliffe Primary School currently has around 188 pupils on roll, which is about 84% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 55.3% boys and 44.7% girls. Around 33.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 5.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 14.8%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (66%). african pupils make up about 10.1%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Rotherham Road, Rotherham, S60 5SW
Website: https://www.learnerstrust.org/cps
Telephone: 01709828598
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Rotherham
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Jessica Singh
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 142978

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 11/01/2023

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 223
Number of Pupils: 188
Number of Boys: 104
Number of Girls: 84

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 5.6% 4%
Persistent absence: 14.8% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British66.00%124
African10.10%19
Other White5.90%11
Pakistani2.70%5
Other (any other ethnic group)2.70%5
Chinese2.70%5
Unclassified2.10%4
White and Black Caribbean1.60%3
Other Asian1.60%3
Indian1.60%3
White and Asian1.10%2
Bangladeshi1.10%2
Other Mixed0.50%1
White and Black African0.50%1
Irish0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Other Black0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Average (-1.4)
Writing: Average (-1.6)
Maths: Average (-0.4)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
48%
Town average
56%
Local authority average
54%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
0%
Town average
4%
Local authority average
4%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
101.0
Town average
103.4
Local authority average
102.8
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
101.0
Town average
103.1
Local authority average
102.5
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Catcliffe Primary School
Rotherham Road , Catcliffe S60 5SW
3out of 4 0 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Catcliffe Primary School
Rotherham Road , Catcliffe S60 5SW
- not rated 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Brinsworth Howarth Primary School
Whitehill Lane , Brinsworth S60 5JR
- not rated 438 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Brinsworth Howarth Primary School
Whitehill Lane , Brinsworth S60 5JR
3out of 4 438 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Brinsworth Whitehill Primary School
Howlett Drive , Brinsworth S60 5HT
3out of 4 842 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Brinsworth Academy
Brinsworth Road , Brinsworth S60 5EJ
3out of 4 1,713 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Brinsworth Comprehensive School
Brinsworth Road , Brinsworth S60 5EJ
- not rated 1,713 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Oakwood High School
Moorgate Road , S60 2UH
- not rated 2,911 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Oakwood High School
Moorgate Road , S60 2UH
3out of 4 2,911 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Handsworth Grange Community Sports College
Handsworth Grange Road , Handsworth S13 9HJ
- not rated 3,160 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

Middle deemed secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Park House School
Bawtry Road , Tinsley S9 1WD
- not rated 2,906 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Thomas Rotherham College
Moorgate Road , S60 2BE
- not rated 3,183 yd Academy 16-19 converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Thomas Rotherham College
Moorgate Road , S60 2BE
- not rated 3,192 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Riverside
Rotherham Road , Catcliffe S60 5SW
- not rated 73 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Riverside
Rotherham Road , Catcliffe S60 5SW
- not rated 73 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Ellern Mede Moorgate School
136 Moorgate Road , S60 3AZ
- not rated 2,654 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Newman School
East Bawtry Road , S60 3LX
2out of 4 2,657 yd Academy special sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Newman School
East Bawtry Road , S60 3LX
- not rated 2,729 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.