Best Primary & Secondary Schools in Rotherham 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 126 schools across Rotherham. Updated with 2025–26 data.

126

Total schools

Outstanding

11%

Outstanding rate

60%

Avg KS2 SATs

Avg GCSE A8

All schools Primary Secondary

Rank	School	Ofsted	SNM Score
🥇	Rawmarsh Nursery School and Childrens Centre Nursery	Outstanding	95	View school
🥈	Whiston Worrygoose Junior and Infant School Primary	Outstanding	94	View school
🥉	Woodsetts Primary School Primary	Good	90	View school
4.	Aston Fence Junior and Infant School Primary	Outstanding	89	View school
5.	St Alban's CofE (Aided) Primary School Primary	Good	89	View school
6.	Flanderwell Primary School Primary	Outstanding	82	View school
7.	Coleridge Primary Primary	Outstanding	81	View school
8.	Wales Primary School Primary	Good	81	View school
9.	Todwick Primary School Primary	Good	81	View school
10.	Roughwood Primary School Primary	Good	81	View school
11.	Aughton Early Years Centre Nursery	Good	80	View school
12.	Rawmarsh Ryecroft Infant School Primary	Good	80	View school
13.	Rotherham Aspire Not applicable	Good	80	View school
14.	Hilltop School Not applicable	Good	80	View school
15.	Kelford School Not applicable	Good	80	View school
16.	Aston Hall Junior and Infant School Primary	Good	80	View school
17.	Brampton Cortonwood Infant School Primary	Good	80	View school
18.	Anston Park Infant School Primary	Good	80	View school
19.	Kiveton Park Infant School Primary	Good	80	View school
20.	The Willows School Not applicable	Good	80	View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary & secondary schools are there in Rotherham?

There are 126 primary & secondary schools in Rotherham, of which 14 (11%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.

What are the best schools in Rotherham?

Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Rotherham is Rawmarsh Nursery School and Childrens Centre. See the full ranked list above.

How do I apply for a school place in Rotherham?

Primary and secondary school applications in Rotherham are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Rotherham council website for application forms and deadlines.

What is the average Ofsted rating in Rotherham?

11% of primary & secondary schools in Rotherham are rated Outstanding and 71% are rated Good. 72.2% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.