Greasbrough Primary School, based in Rotherham, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 2 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.

Greasbrough Primary School currently has around 266 pupils on roll, which is about 99% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.6% boys and 50.4% girls. Around 30.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 6.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 18.2%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 10 pupils.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (76.7%).

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: Munsbrough Rise, Rotherham, S61 4RB
Website:
Telephone: 01709740751
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Rotherham
Headteacher / Principal: Joanne Cook
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 141901

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Ofsted Inspection

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

Ofsted inspection date: 13/10/2021

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 2 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 270
Number of Pupils: 266
Number of Boys: 132
Number of Girls: 134

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 6.5% 4%
Persistent absence: 18.2% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British76.70%204
Other White6.00%16
African5.60%15
White and Asian3.00%8
Indian2.60%7
Other (any other ethnic group)1.90%5
Other Mixed1.10%3
White and Black African0.80%2
Other Asian0.80%2
Chinese0.80%2
White and Black Caribbean0.40%1
Other Black0.40%1
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
Pakistani0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Unclassified0.00%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 (0.4)
Writing: Well Below Average (-3.4)
Maths: Average (0.3)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
70%
Town average
56%
Local authority average
54%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
3%
Town average
4%
Local authority average
4%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
105.0
Town average
103.4
Local authority average
102.8
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
104.0
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
Rawmarsh Nursery School
Barbers Crescent , Rawmarsh S62 6AD
4out of 4 2,635 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Greasbrough Primary School
Munsbrough Rise , Greasbrough S61 4RB
- not rated 0 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Greasbrough Primary School
Munsbrough Rise , Greasbrough S61 4RB
3out of 4 0 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Rockingham Junior and Infant School
Roughwood Road , Wingfield Estate S61 4HY
3out of 4 1,047 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Rockingham Junior and Infant School
Roughwood Road , Wingfield Estate S61 4HY
- not rated 1,068 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Roughwood Junior School
Roughwood Road , Kimberworth Park S61 3HL
- not rated 1,832 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Wingfield Business and Enterprise College
Wingfield Road , S61 4AU
- not rated 963 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Wingfield Academy
Wingfield Road , S61 4AU
3out of 4 963 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Rawmarsh Community School - A Sports College
Monkwood Road , Rawmarsh S62 7GA
- not rated 2,301 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Rawmarsh Community School
Monkwood Road , Rawmarsh S62 7GA
3out of 4 2,301 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Kimberworth Comprehensive School
Kimberworth Road , S61 1HE
- not rated 2,717 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
RNN Group
Town Centre Campus , Eastwood Lane S65 1EG
- not rated 2,846 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Greasbrough Centre
Church Street , Greabrough S61 4EL
- not rated 409 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Fenton Wood PRU
International Centre , Simmionite Road S61 3EQ
- not rated 1,283 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
St Marys Centre
New Street , Rawmarsh S62 5AF
- not rated 2,462 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable More About School
Rotherham Aspire
New Street , Rawmarsh S62 5AF
3out of 4 2,488 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Rowan Centre
Estate Road , Rawmarsh S62 7JD
- not rated 2,599 yd Pupil referral unit No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.