Admissions
Admission Arrangements
If you wish to consider applying for your child to attend the school, you are very welcome to visit. The head teacher will be happy to show you round and answer any questions you may have. If you telephone the school on 01709 740266, the office staff will be happy to make an appointment for you.
Admission to Foundation Stage 1
Applications for a F1 place are made directly to the school. Children who are successful in gaining a place will then be allocated a part time place, attending either afternoon or morning sessions.
Admission to Foundation Stage 2
Children will be allocated a full time F2 place at the beginning of the Autumn term following their 4th birthday (Children must be aged 4 by 31st August prior to this). The Local Authority will contact you to ask your preference of school.
Admissions from year 1 to 6
The first step is to contact the School Admissions section at Rotherham Local Authority (LA) who will send you the forms you need to officially transfer your child. Then approach the school to check if there is space available and to arrange a look around. If you are still interested after your visit, you should fill in the transfer forms and return them to the LA. Our intake limit for Infants (KS1) is 30 children for each class. For Juniors (KS2) it is 56. If that number has not been reached there is every likelihood that your child will be admitted to the school.
Contact and Support
Need Assistance with Admissions?
- For 2s Provision or Nursery admissions, or general school inquiries:
Please contact the school office:
01709 740266 - For Reception (FS2) or in-year admissions, or Local Authority process:
Please contact the Rotherham Local Authority Admissions Team:
01709 823777
School Visits
Prospective parents are warmly invited to visit our school. We believe seeing our vibrant learning environment firsthand can help you make an informed decision.
Please arrange an appointment in advance by calling the school office at 01709 740266
Appeals Process
Unsuccessful Applications: If your child is not allocated a place at Roughwood Primary School because the school is full, you have the right to appeal this decision.
How to Appeal: The appeals process is managed by the Rotherham Local Authority. Detailed information on how to submit an appeal can be found on the Rotherham Council Appeals Page.