Rawmarsh Thorogate Junior and Infant School

A good community school school in Rotherham. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Rawmarsh Thorogate Junior and Infant School.

Rotherham, S627HS Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

55

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
51.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 61.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
47.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 6.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
11 January 2023
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Thorogate
Rawmarsh
Rotherham, S627HS
Phone
1709710033
Website
thorogateschool.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
106910
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Thorogate, Rawmarsh, Rotherham, S62 7HS
Website
www.thorogateschool.co.uk
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
210 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
208
Free School Meals
18.8% (39 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.8% (8 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.5%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
9.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
9.2 (8.3 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
4.5 (2.1 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 104.0 108.0
2023 103.0 105.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends.

Performance Trends

Interactive performance metrics over time

Rawmarsh Thorogate Junior and Infant School
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Year Mat Average Read Average
2023 103.0 105.0
2024 104.0 108.0

Overall Trend:

Improving trend (+2.0 per year)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
13 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
26
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
208 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+2.0 per year)

Up 2.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Respect, Responsibility, Pride!"

Every pupil is a Reader Every pupil is a Mathematician Every pupil is a Communicator Every pupil is Proud of Themselves Every pupil is a Global Citizen Every pupil is Digitally Accomplished

Religious Education is part of the curriculum; the school emphasizes equality, inclusion and British Values as part of its ethos.

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Thorogate School. Clear vision: Respect, Responsibility, Pride. Six curriculum drivers: Every pupil is a Reader, Mathematician, Communicator, Proud of Themselves, Global Citizen, Digitally Accomplished.

Facilities

Interactive Whiteboards in every classroom PCs in every class 1:1 Chromebooks in most classes Well stocked Infant and Junior Library Outdoor facilities including two playgrounds, a MUGA, a field, a tyre park and a climbing frame

Curriculum Highlights

Six curriculum drivers: Every pupil is a Reader; Every pupil is a Mathematician; Every pupil is a Communicator; Every pupil is Proud of Themselves; Every pupil is a Global Citizen; Every pupil is Digitally Accomplished The school uses Google Workspace for Education and Chromebooks to support learning

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

After-school care available; references to POPS Outdoors for after school childcare in blog posts and admissions materials.

SEND Provision

SEND information: Thorogate School takes the needs of all pupils seriously, including Special Educational Needs (SEN), disabilities, mental health issues (such as anxiety, bereavement or anger management), talents and interests; see SEND Information Report and the Special Educational Needs & Disability section.

Admissions Criteria

Rotherham Local Authority is the admissions authority; Thorogate School has room for 30 children in each of the 7 classes; admissions are processed through RMBC; no official feeder school; admissions determinations for 2025-2026 and 2026-2027; appeals via RMBC.

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