Rawmarsh Community School vs Rawmarsh Thorogate Junior and Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 780 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rawmarsh Community School
Rotherham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,067 students
Rawmarsh Thorogate Junior and Infant School
Rotherham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
212 students
| Measure | Rawmarsh Community School Rotherham, Yorkshire and the Humber | Rawmarsh Thorogate Junior and Infant School Rotherham, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 26 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #282 of 366 | #1377 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #3156 of 4,090 | #13715 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,067 | 212 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,067 | 212 |
| Free school meals | 42.7% | 15.6% |
| Capacity filled | 99.3% | 101% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 43% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 38.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 35.7% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 51.7% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.18 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Rotherham | Rotherham |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.rawmarsh.org/ | www.thorogateschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Rawmarsh Community School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (25.9 vs 21.7).
- •Rawmarsh Community School is the larger school with 1,067 students compared with 212.
- •Rawmarsh Community School is a academy school while Rawmarsh Thorogate Junior and Infant School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Rawmarsh Community School better than Rawmarsh Thorogate Junior and Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Rawmarsh Community School ranks higher (25.9 vs 21.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Rawmarsh Community School and Rawmarsh Thorogate Junior and Infant School?
About 780 m in a straight line, between Rotherham and Rotherham in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Rawmarsh Community School: 1,067. Rawmarsh Thorogate Junior and Infant School: 212. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Rawmarsh Community School and Rawmarsh Thorogate Junior and Infant School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Rawmarsh Community School is 282nd of 366 and Rawmarsh Thorogate Junior and Infant School is 1377th of 1,636 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).