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Rotherham Aspire Catchment Area

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

Rotherham Aspire is a pupil referral unit not applicable school in Rotherham , serving pupils aged 5-16, with 112 pupils, and a capacity of 123 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

5-16

Age range

112

Pupils

123

Capacity

91%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2014

Rotherham Aspire Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Rotherham Aspire?

The catchment area for Rotherham Aspire is the geographic zone Rotherham uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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 Rotherham Aspire is set by Rotherham and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Operating near capacity: 91% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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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 →

Rotherham Aspire: 123 places, 91% filled: nearing capacity

Rotherham Aspire has a published admission number of 123 places. 112 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 91%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 123, Rotherham's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 78.6% of pupils at Rotherham Aspire are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of 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 →

Rotherham Aspire: School Information

Full address
New Street, Rawmarsh, Rotherham, S62 5AF
Local authority
Rotherham
School type
Pupil referral unit
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
5-16 years
Free school meals
78.6% of pupils
DfE URN
137823

Other Not applicable Schools in Rotherham

If Rotherham Aspire is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Rotherham are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Rotherham Aspire 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: Rotherham Aspire

What is the catchment area for Rotherham Aspire?

The catchment area for Rotherham Aspire is the geographic zone Rotherham uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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 Rotherham Aspire oversubscribed?

Rotherham Aspire is operating close to its capacity of 123 places (91% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Rotherham Aspire?

Admission to Rotherham Aspire 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 Rotherham Aspire cover?

Rotherham Aspire is a not applicable school in Rotherham, serving pupils aged 5-16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Rotherham Aspire?

Rotherham Aspire was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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