Located in Rotherham, Listerdale Primary Academy 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.

Listerdale Primary Academy currently has around 358 pupils on roll, which is about 114% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53.9% boys and 46.1% girls. Around 5.9% 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 4.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 8.9%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (78.2%). pakistani pupils make up about 12.6%

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: Beech Avenue, Rotherham, S65 3HN
Website: http://www.listerdaleacademy.org
Telephone: 01709543719
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Rotherham
Headteacher / Principal: Ms Sarah Reynolds
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 141539

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Ofsted Inspection

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

Ofsted inspection date: 16/07/2024

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 315
Number of Pupils: 358
Number of Boys: 193
Number of Girls: 165

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 4.9% 4%
Persistent absence: 8.9% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British78.20%280
Pakistani12.60%45
Other White3.90%14
White and Asian2.00%7
Irish0.80%3
Gypsy/Roma0.60%2
White and Black Caribbean0.60%2
White and Black African0.60%2
African0.30%1
Other Asian0.30%1
Indian0.30%1
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Other Mixed0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Other Black0.00%0
Other (any other ethnic group)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: Well Below Average (-3.4)
Writing: Below Average (-2.1)
Maths: Below Average (-2.6)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
54%
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
102.0
Town average
103.4
Local authority average
102.8
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
102.0
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 2,068 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Listerdale Primary Academy
Beech Avenue , Brecks S65 3HN
3out of 4 0 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Dalton Listerdale Junior and Infant School
Beech Avenue , Brecks S65 3HN
- not rated 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Wickersley Northfield Primary School
Northfield Lane , Wickersley S66 2HL
3out of 4 1,362 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Wickersley Northfield Junior School
Northfield Lane , Wickersley S66 2HL
- not rated 1,362 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Wickersley Northfield Primary School
Northfield Lane , Wickersley S66 2HL
- not rated 1,362 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Bernard's Catholic High School, Specialist School for the Arts and Applied Learning
Herringthorpe Valley Road , S65 3BE
- not rated 1,569 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
St Bernard's Catholic High School
Herringthorpe Valley Road , S65 3BE
3out of 4 1,569 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Wickersley School and Sports College
Bawtry Road , Wickersley S66 1JL
- not rated 2,019 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Wickersley School and Sports College
Bawtry Road , Wickersley S66 1JL
3out of 4 2,019 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Clifton Community School
Middle Lane , S65 2SN
- not rated 3,017 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Newman School
East Bawtry Road , S60 3LX
- not rated 2,639 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
Whiston Grange School
East Bawtry Road , Whiston S60 3LX
- not rated 2,639 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Bridge
East Bawtry Road , S60 3LX
- not rated 2,639 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Bridge
East Bawtry Road , S60 3LX
- not rated 2,639 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Newman School
East Bawtry Road , S60 3LX
2out of 4 2,711 yd Academy special sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.