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Rawmarsh Ryecroft Infant School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Rawmarsh Ryecroft Infant School is a community primary school in Rotherham , serving pupils aged 5-7, with 119 pupils, and a capacity of 180 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

5-7

Age range

119

Pupils

180

Capacity

66%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2013

Rawmarsh Ryecroft Infant School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Rawmarsh Ryecroft Infant School?

The catchment area for Rawmarsh Ryecroft Infant School is the geographic zone Rotherham uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Rotherham publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

The catchment area for Rawmarsh Ryecroft Infant School is set by Rotherham and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Rotherham before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Rotherham catchment area documents →

Rawmarsh Ryecroft Infant School: 180 places, 66% filled: places available

Rawmarsh Ryecroft Infant School has a published admission number of 180 places. 119 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 66%. At 66% full, the school currently has headroom below its 180 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 33.6% of pupils at Rawmarsh Ryecroft Infant School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Rotherham.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Rotherham publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Rotherham school admissions →

Rawmarsh Ryecroft Infant School: School Information

Full address
South Street, Rawmarsh, Rotherham, S62 5QW
Local authority
Rotherham
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
5-7 years
Free school meals
33.6% of pupils
DfE URN
106876

Other Primary Schools in Rotherham

If Rawmarsh Ryecroft Infant School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Rotherham are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Rawmarsh Ryecroft Infant School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Rawmarsh Ryecroft Infant School

What is the catchment area for Rawmarsh Ryecroft Infant School?

The catchment area for Rawmarsh Ryecroft Infant School is the geographic zone Rotherham uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Rotherham publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Rawmarsh Ryecroft Infant School oversubscribed?

Rawmarsh Ryecroft Infant School has a capacity of 180 places and currently has 119 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Rotherham.

What is the admissions policy for Rawmarsh Ryecroft Infant School?

Admission to Rawmarsh Ryecroft Infant School is managed by Rotherham. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Rawmarsh Ryecroft Infant School cover?

Rawmarsh Ryecroft Infant School is a primary school in Rotherham, serving pupils aged 5-7. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Rawmarsh Ryecroft Infant School?

Rawmarsh Ryecroft Infant School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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