SchoolScoresWath Victoria Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 2 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Part of JAMES MONTGOMERY ACADEMY TRUST
Sandymount Road, Wath-upon-Dearne, Rotherham, S63 7AD
01709 760103 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 24 March 2026 , published 17 May 2026.
In short: 5 expected, 2 needs attention, and safeguarding met.
Since November 2025 Ofsted grades each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. How report cards work.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| SafeguardingWhether pupils are kept safe. Met or not met. | Met |
| InclusionHow well the school supports disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Curriculum and teachingWhat pupils are taught and how well they are taught it. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| AchievementHow well pupils learn and the results they get. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
| Attendance and behaviourWhether pupils come to school and how they behave. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Personal development and wellbeingPupils' wider development, character and wellbeing. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Early yearsNursery and reception classes. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
| Leadership and governanceHow well leaders and governors run the school. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
20 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026.
Rotherham comparisons use the 4 of its 75 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 71 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 3rd highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Rotherham. Higher than 23% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85% | 82% | 83% |
| My child feels safe at this school 3rd highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Rotherham. Higher than 60% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 85% | 85% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 3rd highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Rotherham. Higher than 16% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 70% | 67% | 78% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 10 parents whose child had been bullied Higher than 76% of 329 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 60% | – | 43% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 17 parents who had raised a concern 2nd highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Rotherham. Higher than 15% of 1,062 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 65% | 66% | 74% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 3rd highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Rotherham. Higher than 29% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85%said yes | 84% | 83% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 7%). 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. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
42 pupils in this year group.
48% — 12 points below the Rotherham average, and 14 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Rotherham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 48% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 2% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 57% | 71% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 50% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 57% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 101 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 98 | 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 | 21 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 21 |
| Of those, offered a place | 21 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 38 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 1.0
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
Specialist SEND provision: this school has resourced provision with 20 places for autism. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Rotherham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 26th highest of 75 state primary schools in Rotherham. Higher than 83% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 42.8% | 29.6%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 3rd highest of 75 state primary schools in Rotherham. Higher than 97% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.0% | 3.2%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 12th highest of 75 state primary schools in Rotherham. Higher than 97% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 29.2% | 18.3%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 45th highest of 75 state primary schools in Rotherham. Higher than 38% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 6.0% | 14.1%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 39th lowest of 75 state primary schools in Rotherham. Lower than 36% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.5% | 5.4%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 52nd lowest of 75 state primary schools in Rotherham. Lower than 25% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 16.5% | 14.2%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 51st lowest of 75 state primary schools in Rotherham. Lower than 29% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.7 | 2.2 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 70th lowest of 75 state primary schools in Rotherham. Lower than 12% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.7% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.02% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 64th highest of 75 state primary schools in Rotherham. Higher than 28% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 18.6 | 21.9 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 73rd highest of 75 state primary schools in Rotherham. Higher than 7% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 7.5 | 10.5 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 9th highest of 74 state primary schools in Rotherham. Higher than 91% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 31.8% | 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.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby primary schools
- Our Lady and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2024 · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- Wath Central Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- Wath CofE Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), confirmed 2025 · 76% met expected standard (KS2)
- Swinton Fitzwilliam Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015, before conversion), some aspects weaker 2025 · 76% met expected standard (KS2)
- Swinton Queen Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- Highwoods Academy 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 3 strong, 4 expected · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Highfield Farm Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 expected, 4 needs attention · 42% met expected standard (KS2)
- Lacewood Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Brampton Ellis CofE Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Heather Garth Primary School Academy 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Wath Victoria Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Wath Victoria Primary School was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 24 March 2026. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 5 expected, 2 needs attention, and safeguarding was met.
How did Wath Victoria Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 48% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 14 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Wath Victoria Primary School?
85% of the 20 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026 said they would recommend Wath Victoria Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Wath Victoria Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 21 families put Wath Victoria Primary School as their first choice for 21 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 21 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 140170.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 10 November 2025 to 6 April 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll check it against the source.
Page updated 26 September 2026.