Listerdale Primary Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Part of ASTON COMMUNITY EDUCATION TRUST
Beech Avenue, Brecks, Rotherham, S65 3HN
01709 543719 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 16 July 2024.
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 |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
62 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 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 14th highest of 34 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Rotherham. Higher than 47% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 92% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 16th highest of 34 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Rotherham. Higher than 39% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 92% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 8th highest of 34 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Rotherham. Higher than 62% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 85% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 19 parents whose child had been bullied 9th highest of 18 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Rotherham. Higher than 44% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 53% | 48% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 48 parents who had raised a concern Joint 25th highest of 32 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Rotherham. Higher than 14% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 67% | 78% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 24th highest of 34 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Rotherham. Higher than 28% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 84%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
57 pupils in this year group.
74% — 14 points above the Rotherham average, and 12 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Rotherham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 74% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 4% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 81% | 71% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 86% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 82% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 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.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 40 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 38 |
| Of those, offered a place | 38 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 76 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 0.9
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Rotherham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 75th highest of 75 state primary schools in Rotherham. Higher than 7% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 6.5% | 29.6%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 57th highest of 75 state primary schools in Rotherham. Higher than 33% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.2% | 3.2%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 62nd highest of 75 state primary schools in Rotherham. Higher than 26% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.9% | 18.3%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 48th highest of 75 state primary schools in Rotherham. Higher than 36% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.6% | 14.1%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 14th lowest of 75 state primary schools in Rotherham. Lower than 69% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.4% | 5.4%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 26th lowest of 75 state primary schools in Rotherham. Lower than 53% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 11.3% | 14.2%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 75 state primary schools in Rotherham. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 2.2 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 75 state primary schools in Rotherham. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.02% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 27th highest of 75 state primary schools in Rotherham. Higher than 75% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 22.8 | 21.9 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 19th highest of 75 state primary schools in Rotherham. Higher than 65% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.6 | 10.5 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 30th highest of 74 state primary schools in Rotherham. Higher than 57% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 14.5% | 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
- Wickersley Northfield Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Alban's CofE (Aided) Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020), improved significantly 2025 · 97% met expected standard (KS2)
- Flanderwell Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 expected · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- Whiston Worrygoose Junior and Infant School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 strong · 93% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 74% met expected standard (KS2)
- Herringthorpe Infant School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- Herringthorpe Junior School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 85% met expected standard (KS2)
- Sitwell Nursery and Infant School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- Sitwell Junior School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- Badsley Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 39% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Listerdale Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Listerdale Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 16 July 2024.
How did Listerdale Primary Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 74% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 12 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Listerdale Primary Academy?
84% of the 62 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Listerdale Primary Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Listerdale Primary Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 38 families put Listerdale Primary Academy as their first choice for 40 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 38 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 141539.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.