The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 76% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (131% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
76%
+14.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 39 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 413
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 18.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Rotherham
- Trust
- JAMES MONTGOMERY ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Paul Beevor (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Barnsley Road, Wath-upon-Dearne, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S63 6PY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOur Lady and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 628m away
Highfield Farm Primary School
Primary · 676m away
Brampton Ellis CofE Primary School
Primary · 978m away
Wath Academy
Secondary · 1.1km away
Wath Victoria Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Saint Pius X Catholic High School A Specialist School in Humanities
Secondary · 1.7km away
Brampton Cortonwood Infant School
Primary · 1.9km away
Lacewood Primary School
Primary · 2.6km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Wath Church of England Primary School?
Wath Church of England Primary School currently has 413 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Wath Church of England Primary School take?
Wath Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Wath Church of England Primary School?
Wath Church of England Primary School is in Rotherham, S63 6PY, in the Rotherham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Wath Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Wath Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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