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Rotherham, Barnsley · ranked for your family, with the reasons

12 state primary schools within 2 miles and 9 state secondary schools within 5 miles of the middle of S63, ranked. Change what matters and the list re-ranks, every reason shown.

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State primary schools near S63

12 state primary schools within 2 miles of the middle of S63, ranked by what matters to you.

  1. Heather Garth Primary School Academy

    State primary · Rotherham · 0.22 miles

    73of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · 0.22 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022)

    How it scored 73
    • Resultsmatters9.5 of 20 points

      Better than 47% of 14,817 state schools in England: 63% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, March 2022: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters17.8 of 20 points

      0.22 miles from the middle of S63, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little7.4 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 5.2% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.8% at schools with a similar intake; 0.4 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little3 of 10 points

      Classes average 28.4 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  2. Highgate Primary Academy

    State primary · Rotherham · 1.0 miles

    71of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · results: top 22% in England · Ofsted: School remains Good (2022)

    How it scored 71
    • Resultsmatters15.8 of 20 points

      Top 22% of 14,817 state schools in England: 75% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in October 2022: School remains Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters9.9 of 20 points

      1.0 miles from the middle of S63, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little6.6 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 5.9% of sessions in 2024/25, against 6.3% at schools with a similar intake; 1.1 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 2.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little3.3 of 10 points

      Classes average 28.0 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  3. Goldthorpe Primary Academy

    State primary · Rotherham · 1.6 miles

    65of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2023) · results: top 39% in England

    How it scored 65
    • Resultsmatters12.3 of 20 points

      Top 39% of 14,817 state schools in England: 68% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, October 2023: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters4.5 of 20 points

      1.5 miles from the middle of S63, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little8 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 5.3% of sessions in 2024/25, against 6.3% at schools with a similar intake; 0.3 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 2.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little5.2 of 10 points

      Classes average 25.8 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  4. Carrfield Primary Academy

    State primary · Rotherham · 0.58 miles

    65of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: School remains Good (2023) · 0.58 miles

    How it scored 65
    • Resultsmatters9.5 of 20 points

      Better than 47% of 14,817 state schools in England: 63% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in May 2023: School remains Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters14.2 of 20 points

      0.58 miles from the middle of S63, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little2.6 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 5.8% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.8% at schools with a similar intake; 4.4 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little3.4 of 10 points

      Classes average 27.9 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  5. Wath Church of England Primary School

    State primary · Church of England · Rotherham · 1.5 miles

    62of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · results: top 20% in England · absence 4.4% (similar schools 4.6%)

    How it scored 62
    • Resultsmatters16.2 of 20 points

      Top 20% of 14,817 state schools in England: 76% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters10 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in April 2025: Standards maintained. There is no grade in it to score. It counts at the middle. Ofsted

    • Distancematters4.9 of 20 points

      1.5 miles from the middle of S63, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little7.7 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 4.4% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.6% at schools with a similar intake; 0.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little3.5 of 10 points

      Classes average 27.8 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  6. Our Lady and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

    State primary · Roman Catholic · Rotherham · 1.6 miles

    58of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: School remains Good (2024) · results: top 37% in England

    How it scored 58
    • Resultsmatters12.7 of 20 points

      Top 37% of 14,817 state schools in England: 69% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in February 2024: School remains Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters4.4 of 20 points

      1.6 miles from the middle of S63, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little3.2 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 4.6% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.3% at schools with a similar intake; 4.7 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.3 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little2.8 of 10 points

      Classes average 28.7 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  7. Highwoods Academy

    State primary · Mexborough · 1.7 miles

    56of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · results: top 42% in England · Ofsted report card (2026): lowest area expected standard

    How it scored 56
    • Resultsmatters11.7 of 20 points

      Top 42% of 14,817 state schools in England: 67% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters10 of 20 points

      Ofsted report card, April 2026: its lowest area is expected standard. Ofsted

    • Distancematters3 of 20 points

      1.7 miles from the middle of S63, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little2.5 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 6.4% of sessions in 2024/25, against 6.3% at schools with a similar intake; 16.9 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 2.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little8.7 of 10 points

      Classes average 21.6 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  8. Lacewood Primary School

    State primary · Rotherham · 0.18 miles

    55of 100

    0.18 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · results: top 42% in England

    How it scored 55
    • Resultsmatters11.7 of 20 points

      Top 42% of 14,817 state schools in England: 67% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, June 2023: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters18.2 of 20 points

      0.18 miles from the middle of S63, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters5 of 20 points

      In 2026 not every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place: 25 of 38. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little2.3 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 6.4% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.8% at schools with a similar intake; 3.3 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little3.1 of 10 points

      Classes average 28.3 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  9. Wath Central Primary School

    State primary · Rotherham · 1.6 miles

    50of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2022) · results: better than 35% of schools in England

    How it scored 50
    • Resultsmatters7.1 of 20 points

      Better than 35% of 14,817 state schools in England: 58% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, May 2022: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters4 of 20 points

      1.6 miles from the middle of S63, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little1.1 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 7.1% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.3% at schools with a similar intake; 2.5 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.3 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little3.2 of 10 points

      Classes average 28.2 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  10. Wath Victoria Primary School

    State primary · Rotherham · 1.3 miles

    46of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · classes of 23 on average · 1.3 miles

    How it scored 46
    • Resultsmatters3.2 of 20 points

      Better than 16% of 14,817 state schools in England: 48% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters5 of 20 points

      Ofsted report card, March 2026: its lowest area is needs attention. Ofsted

    • Distancematters6.8 of 20 points

      1.3 miles from the middle of S63, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little4 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 5.5% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.8% at schools with a similar intake; 2.7 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little7.4 of 10 points

      Classes average 23.1 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page

State secondary schools near S63

9 state secondary schools within 5 miles of the middle of S63, ranked by what matters to you.

  1. The Laurel Academy

    State secondary · Mexborough · 1.8 miles

    73of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 1.7 miles

    How it scored 73
    • Resultsmatters12.5 of 20 points

      Top 38% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.17 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, February 2023: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters13 of 20 points

      1.7 miles from the middle of S63, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little6.2 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 7.3% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.7% at schools with a similar intake; 26.9 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 25.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little6.2 of 10 points

      Classes average 24.5 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  2. Swinton Academy

    State secondary · Mexborough · 2.6 miles

    63of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2023) · classes of 19 on average

    How it scored 63
    • Resultsmatters6.7 of 20 points

      Better than 33% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.21 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, June 2023: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters9.7 of 20 points

      2.6 miles from the middle of S63, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little2.1 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 9.8% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.0% at schools with a similar intake; 78.1 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 19.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little10 of 10 points

      Classes average 18.6 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  3. De Warenne Academy

    State secondary · Doncaster · 4.4 miles

    63of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted report card (2026): lowest area strong standard · results: top 27% in England

    How it scored 63
    • Resultsmatters14.7 of 20 points

      Top 27% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.31 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted report card, March 2026: its lowest area is strong standard. Ofsted

    • Distancematters2.3 of 20 points

      4.4 miles from the middle of S63, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little2.7 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 9.3% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.7% at schools with a similar intake; 52.3 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 25.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little8.2 of 10 points

      Classes average 22.2 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  4. Wath Academy

    State secondary · Rotherham · 1.8 miles

    60of 100

    Ofsted: Good (2023) · 1.8 miles · results: top 43% in England

    How it scored 60
    • Resultsmatters11.5 of 20 points

      Top 43% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.10 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, July 2023: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters12.9 of 20 points

      1.8 miles from the middle of S63, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters5 of 20 points

      In 2026 not every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place: 321 of 479. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little6.9 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 7.5% of sessions in 2024/25, against 8.5% at schools with a similar intake; 8.2 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 16.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little8.5 of 10 points

      Classes average 21.8 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  5. Astrea Academy Dearne

    State secondary · Rotherham · 1.1 miles

    58of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)

    How it scored 58
    • Resultsmatters1.8 of 20 points

      Better than 9% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.67 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, May 2023: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters15.6 of 20 points

      1.1 miles from the middle of S63, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little0.3 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 14.0% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.7% at schools with a similar intake; 81.3 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 25.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little5.5 of 10 points

      Classes average 25.4 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  6. Netherwood Academy

    State secondary · Barnsley · 3.0 miles

    53of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 3.0 miles

    How it scored 53
    • Resultsmatters3.8 of 20 points

      Better than 19% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.41 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, March 2024: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters8 of 20 points

      3.0 miles from the middle of S63, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little1.3 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 11.1% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.0% at schools with a similar intake; 46.3 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 19.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little5.1 of 10 points

      Classes average 25.9 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  7. Rawmarsh Community School

    State secondary · Rotherham · 3.8 miles

    43of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · classes of 24 on average · Ofsted report card (2026): lowest area needs attention

    How it scored 43
    • Resultsmatters3.6 of 20 points

      Better than 18% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.43 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters5 of 20 points

      Ofsted report card, March 2026: its lowest area is needs attention. Ofsted

    • Distancematters4.6 of 20 points

      3.8 miles from the middle of S63, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little3.3 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 9.8% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.7% at schools with a similar intake; 42.5 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 25.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little6.8 of 10 points

      Classes average 23.9 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  8. Saint Pius X Catholic High School A Specialist School in Humanities

    State secondary · Roman Catholic · Rotherham · 2.0 miles

    38of 100

    2.0 miles · classes of 22 on average · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024)

    How it scored 38
    • Resultsmatters3.4 of 20 points

      Better than 17% of 3,223 state schools in England: Attainment 8 of 39.7 in 2025/26 (England 47.4). No Progress 8 is published for it, so this is Attainment 8. DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters5 of 20 points

      Ofsted, April 2024: Requires improvement. Ofsted

    • Distancematters11.8 of 20 points

      2.0 miles from the middle of S63, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters5 of 20 points

      In 2026 not every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place: 107 of 112. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little5 of 10 points

      We can't set it against similar schools. It counts at the middle. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little8.1 of 10 points

      Classes average 22.3 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  9. Thrybergh Academy

    State secondary · Rotherham · 4.9 miles

    37of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · classes of 18 on average · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2023)

    How it scored 37
    • Resultsmatters1.8 of 20 points

      Better than 9% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.67 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters5 of 20 points

      Ofsted, September 2023: Requires improvement. Ofsted

    • Distancematters0.2 of 20 points

      4.9 miles from the middle of S63, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little0 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 17.4% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.7% at schools with a similar intake; 83.3 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 25.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little10 of 10 points

      Classes average 17.6 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page

How the ranking works. Each school scores out of 100: each thing you care about scores it from 0 to 1 on a published figure, weighted by how much you said it matters, and the points under each school add up to its score. A figure we don't hold counts at the middle and the school says so.

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