The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 48% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is nearly full at 94% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
48%
-14.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
98
-7.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 33 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 329
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 57.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Rotherham
- Trust
- CENTRAL LEARNING PARTNERSHIP TRUST
- Head
- Mr Ian Tankard
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Doncaster Road, East Dene, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S65 2DF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmColeridge Primary
Primary · Very close
Eastwood Village Primary School
Primary · 743m away
St Ann's Primary School
Primary · 803m away
Arnold Nursery School
Nursery · 840m away
Badsley Primary School
Primary · 841m away
High Greave Infant School
Primary · 935m away
High Greave Junior School
Primary · 987m away
RNN Group
16 plus · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is East Dene Primary's Ofsted rating?
East Dene Primary was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend East Dene Primary?
East Dene Primary currently has 329 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does East Dene Primary take?
East Dene Primary caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is East Dene Primary?
East Dene Primary is in Rotherham, S65 2DF, in the Rotherham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does East Dene Primary have a sixth form?
No, East Dene Primary does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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