Rawmarsh Ryecroft Infant School, based in Rotherham, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 5 to 7. The school is a community school 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.
Rawmarsh Ryecroft Infant School currently has around 119 pupils on roll, which is about 66% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.4% boys and 49.6% girls. Around 33.6% 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 6.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 18.4%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (85.7%).
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.
| Address: | South Street, Rotherham, S62 5QW |
| Website: | http://www.rawmarshryecroftinfantschool.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01709710599 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Rotherham |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Kate Blythe |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 106876 |
Ofsted inspection date: 13/11/2013
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 5 - 7 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 180 |
| Number of Pupils: | 119 |
| Number of Boys: | 60 |
| Number of Girls: | 59 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.1% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 18.4% | 8.2% |
| White British | 85.70% | 102 |
| African | 4.20% | 5 |
| White and Asian | 2.50% | 3 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.50% | 3 |
| Other White | 1.70% | 2 |
| Other Black | 0.80% | 1 |
| Other Asian | 0.80% | 1 |
| Indian | 0.80% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 0.80% | 1 |
| Other Mixed | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rawmarsh Nursery School Barbers Crescent , Rawmarsh S62 6AD | 4out of 4 | 1,000 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rawmarsh Rosehill Junior School Kilnhurst Road , Rawmarsh S62 5QH | - not rated | 255 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rawmarsh St Mary's CofE Primary School New Street , Rawmarsh S62 5AF | - not rated | 835 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rawmarsh Thorogate Junior and Infant School Thorogate , Rawmarsh S62 7HS | 3out of 4 | 909 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Green Lane , Rawmarsh S62 6JY | 3out of 4 | 936 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandhill Primary Academy Kilnhurst Road , Rawmarsh S62 5LH | - not rated | 998 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rawmarsh Community School - A Sports College Monkwood Road , Rawmarsh S62 7GA | - not rated | 1,061 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rawmarsh Community School Monkwood Road , Rawmarsh S62 7GA | 3out of 4 | 1,061 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swinton Community School East Avenue , Swinton S64 8JW | - not rated | 2,100 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swinton Academy East Avenue , Swinton S64 8JW | 3out of 4 | 2,100 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Pius X Catholic High School A Specialist School in Humanities Wath Wood Road , Wath-upon-Dearne S63 7PQ | - not rated | 2,909 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Marys Centre New Street , Rawmarsh S62 5AF | - not rated | 835 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Rotherham Aspire New Street , Rawmarsh S62 5AF | 3out of 4 | 842 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rowan Centre Estate Road , Rawmarsh S62 7JD | - not rated | 1,228 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greasbrough Centre Church Street , Greabrough S61 4EL | - not rated | 2,908 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Milton School Storey Street , Swinton S64 8QG | 1out of 4 | 2,917 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.