Redscope 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.
Redscope Primary School currently has around 431 pupils on roll, which is about 96% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 54.1% boys and 45.9% girls. Around 41.6% 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 7.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 24.8%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (79.6%).
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.
| Address: | Kimberworth Park Road, Rotherham, S61 3JT |
| Website: | www.redscopeprimaryschool.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01709740350 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Rotherham |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Alison Bradbury |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 147738 |
Ofsted inspection date: 13/06/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 450 |
| Number of Pupils: | 431 |
| Number of Boys: | 233 |
| Number of Girls: | 198 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 7.3% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 24.8% | 8.2% |
| White British | 79.60% | 343 |
| African | 6.70% | 29 |
| Other White | 3.20% | 14 |
| Other Mixed | 2.10% | 9 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.90% | 8 |
| White and Black African | 1.40% | 6 |
| Pakistani | 1.20% | 5 |
| White and Asian | 0.90% | 4 |
| Chinese | 0.70% | 3 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.70% | 3 |
| Other Black | 0.50% | 2 |
| Indian | 0.50% | 2 |
| Other Asian | 0.20% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.20% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 0.20% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
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.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redscope Primary School Kimberworth Park Road , S61 3JT | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redscope Junior School Kimberworth Park Road , S61 3JT | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redscope Primary School Kimberworth Park Road , S61 3JT | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Roughwood Junior School Roughwood Road , Kimberworth Park S61 3HL | - not rated | 447 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Roughwood Primary School Roughwood Road , Kimberworth Park S61 3HL | - not rated | 447 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wingfield Business and Enterprise College Wingfield Road , S61 4AU | - not rated | 1,205 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wingfield Academy Wingfield Road , S61 4AU | 3out of 4 | 1,205 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Winterhill School High Street , Kimberworth S61 2BD | - not rated | 1,272 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Winterhill School High Street , Kimberworth S61 2BD | 3out of 4 | 1,272 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kimberworth Comprehensive School Kimberworth Road , S61 1HE | - not rated | 1,586 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fenton Wood PRU International Centre , Simmionite Road S61 3EQ | - not rated | 1,009 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey School Little Common Lane , Kimberworth S61 2RA | 4out of 4 | 1,196 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey School Little Common Lane , Kimberworth S61 2RA | - not rated | 1,196 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Alternative Resource Centre The Welcome Centre , Kimberworth Road S61 1HE | - not rated | 1,634 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kelford School Oakdale Road , Kimberworth S61 2NU | 3out of 4 | 2,120 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.