The short version
Below-average SATs results.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 26% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school has significant spare capacity
- 66% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
26%
-36.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
-7.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
98
-7.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
96
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 14 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 6 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 22 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 128
- Capacity
- 61%
- FSM
- 65.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Rotherham
- Trust
- WICKERSLEY PARTNERSHIP TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Jackie Heydon
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Foljambe Drive, Rotherham, S65 4HQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThrybergh Primary School
Primary · 466m away
Trinity Croft CofE Primary Academy
Primary · 553m away
High Greave Junior School
Primary · 963m away
High Greave Infant School
Primary · 1.0km away
Thrybergh Academy
Secondary · 1.1km away
Thrybergh Fullerton Church of England Primary Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Arnold Nursery School
Nursery · 1.9km away
East Dene Primary
Primary · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Foljambe Primary School?
Foljambe Primary School currently has 128 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Foljambe Primary School take?
Foljambe Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Foljambe Primary School?
Foljambe Primary School is in Rotherham, S65 4HQ, in the Rotherham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Foljambe Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Foljambe Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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