Herringthorpe Junior School
Primary · Academy converter · Ages 7–11 · Rotherham
Herringthorpe Junior School is a primary school in Rotherham for ages 7–11 (academy converter). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Not judged, from the inspection on 11 February 2025.
Key facts
- Address
- Chatterton Drive, Rotherham, S65 2JW
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Council
- Rotherham
- Pupils on roll
- 354 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 32.2% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 22.2
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Not judged Inspected 11 February 2025
Strengths
- “Herringthorpe Junior School is an exceptional and inspiring place of learning.”
- “Staff form warm and nurturing relationships with pupils.”
- “They know every pupil exceptionally well.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 21 March 2025 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25) | 85% | 62% |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Nearby primary schools
Straight-line distance, in Rotherham.
- Herringthorpe Infant School 0.0 mi Not judged
- Sitwell Junior School 0.5 mi School remains Good
- Sitwell Nursery & Infant School 0.5 mi Not judged Last distance published
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School 0.6 mi Good Last distance published
- Badsley Primary School 0.6 mi Not judged
- Broom Valley Community School 0.7 mi Good
- Whiston Junior and Infant School 0.9 mi Not judged Last distance published
- Whiston Worrygoose Junior and Infant School 1.0 mi No Ofsted grade Last distance published