Located in Doncaster, Rosedale Primary School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a academy sponsor led 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.

Rosedale Primary School currently has around 177 pupils on roll, which is about 71% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 48% boys and 52% girls. Around 28.8% 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 7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 25%.

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

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: Emley Drive, Doncaster, DN5 8RL
Website: www.rosedale.doncaster.sch.uk
Telephone: 01302782744
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Doncaster
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Emily Clark
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 144348

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Ofsted Inspection

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

Ofsted inspection date: 07/02/2024

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 249
Number of Pupils: 177
Number of Boys: 85
Number of Girls: 92

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 7% 4%
Persistent absence: 25% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British83.60%148
Other (any other ethnic group)3.40%6
Other White3.40%6
White and Black Caribbean3.40%6
Other Mixed1.70%3
White and Black African1.70%3
African1.10%2
Indian0.60%1
Unclassified0.60%1
White and Asian0.60%1
Irish0.00%0
Pakistani0.00%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: Below Average (-2.3)
Writing: Average (-1.3)
Maths: Average (-0.2)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
50%
Town average
56%
Local authority average
55%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
0%
Town average
6%
Local authority average
5%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
102.0
Town average
103.8
Local authority average
103.9
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
104.0
Town average
103.2
Local authority average
103.6
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Scawsby Rosedale Primary School
Emley Drive , Scawsby DN5 8RL
- not rated 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Rosedale Primary School
Emley Drive , Scawsby DN5 8RL
3out of 4 0 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Scawthorpe Sunnyfields Primary School
Rose Crescent , Scawthorpe DN5 9EW
3out of 4 933 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Scawsby Saltersgate Infant School
Windsor Walk , Scawsby DN5 8NQ
3out of 4 947 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Scawsby Saltersgate Junior School
Barnsley Road , Scawsby DN5 8NQ
- not rated 979 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Middle deemed primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Castle Hills Middle School
Jossey Lane , Scawthorpe DN5 9ED
- not rated 1,562 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Bentley High Street Middle School
High Street , Bentley DN5 0AA
- not rated 2,207 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
New Village Middle School
Asquith Road , Bentley DN5 0NU
- not rated 2,938 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Ridgewood School
Barnsley Road , Scawsby DN5 7UB
- not rated 465 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Ridgewood School
Barnsley Road , Scawsby DN5 7UB
3out of 4 465 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Don Valley Academy
Jossey Lane , Scawthorpe DN5 9DD
3out of 4 748 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Don Valley School and Performing Arts College
Jossey Lane , Scawthorpe DN5 9DD
- not rated 748 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Rosedale Road First School
Rosedale Road , Scawsby DN5 8SU
- not rated 116 yd Miscellaneous Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Stone Hill School
Barnsley Road , Scawsby DN5 7UB
- not rated 465 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Anchorage School
Barnsley Road , Scawsby DN5 7UB
- not rated 577 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Big Picture Doncaster
High Street , Bentley DN5 0BF
- not rated 2,220 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
The Levett School
Melton Road , Sprotbrough DN5 7SB
- not rated 2,548 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.