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Wath Victoria Primary School

Academy converter · Rotherham · S63 7AD

Ages 2–11 · 279 pupils · Rotherham

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Ofsted

Needs attention

KS2 expected (RWM)

39%

Overall absence

7.0%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Needs attention

Inspection date

2026-03-24

  • AchievementNeeds attention
  • Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
  • InclusionExpected standard
  • Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
  • Leadership and governanceExpected standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)39%
Higher standard (RWM)2%
Avg scaled score — reading
101.0
Avg scaled score — maths
99.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
101.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence7.0%
Persistent absence (10%+)22.3%
Unauthorised2.5%
Authorised absence
4.5%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.8%
Enrolments in measure
247

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill98%

279 pupils · 285 places

Pupils on roll
279
Boys / girls
151 / 128
School capacity
285
Capacity fill
279 / 285 (98%)
Free school meals
41.5%
FSM pupils
110
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 2–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Governance
Academy trust: JAMES MONTGOMERY ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
JAMES MONTGOMERY ACADEMY TRUST
Sponsor
James Montgomery Academy Trust
Headteacher
Mrs Gemma Kilner

Location

Address
Sandymount Road, Wath-upon-Dearne
Postcode
S63 7AD
Town
Rotherham
County
South Yorkshire
Local authority
Rotherham
District
Rotherham
Constituency
Rawmarsh and Conisbrough
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

SEN & specialist provision

As recorded in GIAS — provision detail, not an Ofsted judgement.

SEN types
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Resourced provision
Resourced provision
Resourced places
18 on roll / 20 capacity

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 2–11, in Rotherham, Rotherham, 279 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 41.5%. SEN provision includes: ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder.

Open schools in Rotherham
102
Primary schools in Rotherham
76
Academies among open schools in Rotherham
77% (79)
Open schools in S63
18
Primary in S63
14
Open schools in Rotherham LA
128
Primary in Rotherham LA
96

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in RotherhamNear S63

  • Wath Central Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Rotherham · S63 7HG · Rotherham

    Ages 3–11

    • KS255%
    • Absence7.2%
    • FSM27.8%

    0.5 miles away

  • Swinton Fitzwilliam Primary School

    Ofsted: Some aspects not as strong

    Academy converter · Primary

    Mexborough · S64 8HF · Rotherham

    Ages 3–11

    • KS250%
    • Absence5.0%
    • FSM20.8%

    1.2 miles away

  • Swinton Queen Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Mexborough · S64 8NE · Rotherham

    Ages 3–11

    • KS256%
    • Absence4.6%
    • FSM25.5%

    1.2 miles away

  • Highfield Farm Primary School

    Ofsted: Needs attention

    Academy converter · Primary

    Rotherham · S63 6NF · Rotherham

    Ages 3–11

    • KS243%
    • Absence5.9%
    • FSM60.5%

    1.2 miles away

  • Highwoods Academy

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Academy converter · Primary

    Mexborough · S64 9ES · Doncaster

    Ages 3–11

    • KS262%
    • Absence7.5%
    • FSM50.8%

    1.2 miles away

  • Lacewood Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Primary

    Rotherham · S63 8DA · Barnsley

    Ages 3–11

    • KS273%
    • Absence6.4%
    • FSM33.0%

    1.3 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Gemma Kilner
Telephone
01709760103
Website
www.wathvictoriaprimary.co.uk

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