Rawmarsh Community School
Secondary · Academy sponsor led · Ages 11–16 · Rotherham
Rawmarsh Community School is a secondary school in Rotherham for ages 11–16 (academy sponsor led).
Key facts
- Address
- Monkwood Road, Rawmarsh, Rotherham, S62 7GA
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Council
- Rotherham
- Pupils on roll
- 1,067 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 42.7% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.9
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
No Ofsted grade Inspected 10 March 2026
Strengths
- “Most pupils enjoy coming to school.”
- “They feel cared for and well supported by staff.”
- “Pupils feel safe at school and have trusted adults to share concerns with if needed.”
To improve
- “On the whole, pupils do not achieve well at the school.”
- “Attainment in national tests is below national averages and has been for some time.”
- “Pupils, including those with SEND and those who are disadvantaged, do not attend well.”
Safeguarding: met
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 11 May 2026 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| GCSE English and maths, grade 5 or above (2024/25) | 36% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 score (2024/25) | 38.8 | 46 |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Applications and offers
- 2026 Year 7 entry: 148 first-preference applications, 173 offers in total, 148 offers to first-preference applicants.
Department for Education, school-level applications and offers, figures on national offer day. Earlier years are in the pass.
More with a 3-month pass
A one-off £9.99 pass, no subscription, unlocks for 3 months:
- Earlier years of applications and offers
- Earlier years of exam results
- Where pupils go after they leave
- Crime, sold prices, broadband and transport around the school
A last distance offered describes one past year and is not a catchment or a promise of a place. Check with the council before you apply.
Nearby secondary schools
Straight-line distance, in Rotherham.
- Swinton Academy 1.6 mi Good
- Saint Pius X Catholic High School A Specialist School in Humanities 1.8 mi No Ofsted grade Last distance published
- Wingfield Academy 1.8 mi No Ofsted grade Last distance published
- Wath Academy 2.1 mi Good Last distance published
- Clifton Community School 2.3 mi Some aspects not as strong
- Thrybergh Academy 2.4 mi Requires improvement
- Winterhill School 3.0 mi School remains Good
- St Bernard's Catholic High School 3.1 mi Good Last distance published