SchoolScoresBramley Sunnyside Junior School
Academy · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Part of JAMES MONTGOMERY ACADEMY TRUST
Flanderwell Lane, Bramley, Bramley Sunnyside Junior School, Rotherham, S66 3QW
01709 542231 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 6 July 2016. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 13 November 2024: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
65 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025.
Rotherham comparisons use the 34 of its 75 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 41 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Rotherham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 17th highest of 34 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Rotherham. Higher than 41% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 92% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 14th highest of 34 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Rotherham. Higher than 45% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 92% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 19th highest of 34 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Rotherham. Higher than 37% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 85% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 17 parents whose child had been bullied 2nd highest of 18 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Rotherham. Higher than 75% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 65% | 48% | 50% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 49 parents who had raised a concern 20th highest of 32 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Rotherham. Higher than 30% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 76% | 78% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 19th highest of 34 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Rotherham. Higher than 48% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91%said yes | 87% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Rotherham figures pool parents at the Rotherham schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
88 pupils in this year group.
These results were published under the school's previous registration (URN 106861), before it changed to its current form.
70% — 10 points above the Rotherham average, and 8 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Rotherham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 70% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 3% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 80% | 71% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 83% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 86% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Rotherham. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Rotherham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 60th highest of 75 state primary schools in Rotherham. Higher than 37% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 16.4% | 29.6%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 36th highest of 75 state primary schools in Rotherham. Higher than 55% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.2% | 3.2%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 54th highest of 75 state primary schools in Rotherham. Higher than 51% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 14.3% | 18.3%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 66th highest of 75 state primary schools in Rotherham. Higher than 20% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.6% | 14.1%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 10th lowest of 75 state primary schools in Rotherham. Lower than 77% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.1% | 5.4%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 7th lowest of 75 state primary schools in Rotherham. Lower than 79% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 7.1% | 14.2%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 56th lowest of 75 state primary schools in Rotherham. Lower than 23% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 3.5 | 2.2 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 50th lowest of 75 state primary schools in Rotherham. Lower than 34% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.2% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.02% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 11th highest of 75 state primary schools in Rotherham. Higher than 92% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 25.3 | 21.9 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 36th highest of 75 state primary schools in Rotherham. Higher than 51% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.8 | 10.5 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 32nd highest of 74 state primary schools in Rotherham. Higher than 55% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 13.7% | 14.0%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Bramley Sunnyside Infant School 0.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- Bramley Grange Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 expected · 74% met expected standard (KS2)
- Flanderwell Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 expected · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- Wickersley Northfield Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Alban's CofE (Aided) Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020), improved significantly 2025 · 97% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ravenfield Primary Academy 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Listerdale Primary Academy 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 74% met expected standard (KS2)
- Thrybergh Primary School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 47% met expected standard (KS2)
- Foljambe Primary School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 26% met expected standard (KS2)
- Trinity Croft CofE Primary Academy 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2009, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Bramley Sunnyside Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Bramley Sunnyside Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 6 July 2016. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 13 November 2024, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did Bramley Sunnyside Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 70% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 8 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Bramley Sunnyside Junior School?
91% of the 65 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025 said they would recommend Bramley Sunnyside Junior School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 150215.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 1 January 2024 to 6 January 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.