Carrfield Primary Academy
Highgate Lane, Bolton-on-Dearne, Rotherham, S63 8ALOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Carrfield Primary Academy is a primary school in Rotherham for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 95 schools in Barnsley. It ranks 34th of 68 primary schools in Rotherham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 20 February 2013, report published 14 March 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 23 May 2023
Carrfield Primary Academy is a happy and welcoming school. Pupils enjoy coming to school and feel that it is a safe place to be. Leaders have created an environment in which pupils can flourish. They have high aspirations for all pupils. They believe that all pupils can do well. Leaders constantly reflect on how they can improve the experience of pupils. Everyone works together to ensure that pupils are the best that they can be. Pupils are happy and welcoming of guests. They behave well throughout the school and at breaktimes. They feel that everyone is treated fairly. Pupils understand what bullying is. They say that it is rare and trust that adults would deal with it swiftly. Pupils have opportunities to experience a range of activities that enrich and enhance the curriculum. These include a variety of trips and residential visits. Pupils enjoy engaging in extra-curricular activities, such as gardening, art and a range of sports clubs. These clubs are inclusive and open to all. Pupils appreciate having opportunities to take on leadership roles. Pupils have roles as play leaders and support other pupils at playtime.
What the school should improve
- There is variance in how consistently the school's agreed handwriting policy is applied. This means that standards of handwriting are not good enough. Leaders should ensure that handwriting is taught consistently well.
- In some foundation subjects, teachers do not check pupils' learning carefully enough. This means that teachers do not know if pupils remember their learning or know how to apply it. Leaders should ensure that there are suitable arrangements for checking on pupils' learning so that staff can use this information to better inform their teaching.
- Teachers do not consistently set pupils tasks that enable them to demonstrate their learning. When this occurs, pupils do not build their knowledge well. Leaders should ensure that staff develop their understanding of pedagogy so that teaching helps pupils to successfully deepen their knowledge in all subjects.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
35 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
282 pupils on roll, with places for 315
Schools near Carrfield Primary Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lacewood Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| Heather Garth Primary School Academy | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| Highgate Primary Academy | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 75% met the expected standard |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 35% met the expected standard |
| Goldthorpe Primary Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 68% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- ASTREA ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Katie Adamski
- Phone
- 01709893121
- Address
- Highgate Lane, Bolton-on-Dearne, Rotherham, S63 8AL
- Local authority
- Barnsley
- URN
- 138702
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.