Foljambe Primary School, based in Rotherham, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It has a none religious character.

Foljambe Primary School currently has around 128 pupils on roll, which is about 61% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 54.7% boys and 45.3% girls. Around 65.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 8.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 29.5%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (83.6%).

Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Foljambe Drive, Rotherham, S65 4HQ
Website:
Telephone:
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Rotherham
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Jackie Heydon
Religious character: None
Admissions policy:
Unique reference: 149198

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Ofsted Inspection

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

Ofsted inspection date: 10/06/2025

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 210
Number of Pupils: 128
Number of Boys: 70
Number of Girls: 58

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 8.1% 4%
Persistent absence: 29.5% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British83.60%107
White and Asian3.10%4
Pakistani2.30%3
Other (any other ethnic group)2.30%3
African2.30%3
Other White1.60%2
White and Black Caribbean1.60%2
White and Black African1.60%2
Indian0.80%1
Unclassified0.80%1
Irish0.00%0
Other Mixed0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Other Asian0.00%0
Chinese0.00%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: Well Below Average (-3.5)
Writing: Average (-1.3)
Maths: Well Below Average (-6.4)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
0%
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
95.0
Town average
103.4
Local authority average
102.8
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
91.0
Town average
103.1
Local authority average
102.5
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Arnold Nursery School
The Arnold Centre , Goldsmith Road S65 2LY
- not rated 2,060 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Rawmarsh Nursery School
Barbers Crescent , Rawmarsh S62 6AD
4out of 4 2,974 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Foljambe Primary School
Foljambe Drive , S65 4HQ
- not rated 0 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Dalton Foljambe Primary School
Foljambe Drive , Dalton S65 4HQ
- not rated 11 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Thrybergh Primary School
Oldgate Lane , Thrybergh S65 4JG
- not rated 509 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Thrybergh Primary School
Oldgate Lane , Thrybergh S65 4JG
3out of 4 509 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Thrybergh Junior School
Oldgate Lane , Thrybergh S65 4JG
- not rated 509 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Thrybergh School and Sports College
Arran Hill , Thrybergh S65 4BJ
- not rated 1,246 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Thrybergh Academy
Park Lane , S65 4BP
2out of 4 1,252 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Spurley Hey School
Cranworth Road , S65 1LN
- not rated 2,500 yd Community school Not Applicable Not applicable More About School
St Bernard's Catholic High School, Specialist School for the Arts and Applied Learning
Herringthorpe Valley Road , S65 3BE
- not rated 2,561 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
St Bernard's Catholic High School
Herringthorpe Valley Road , S65 3BE
3out of 4 2,561 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Thrybergh Academy and Sports College
Arran Hill , Thrybergh S65 4BJ
- not rated 1,246 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Blenheim Centre
Doncaster Road , S65 1NN
- not rated 3,053 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.