Best primary schools in Rotherham
Rotherham schools need sector pairing; borough reputation is not granular enough. This ranking covers 96 primary schools in the Rotherham local authority. Postcode area S26 has the highest average school score (51.1 across 11 schools), while S25 sits at the lower end (20.2). 86% of ranked Rotherham primary schools hold an Ofsted Outstanding or Good rating.
Top 10 primary schools in Rotherham on the LocaleIQ model
Ordered by composite score within the Rotherham comparison pool. Rankings reflect published data, not editorial opinion.
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Positions 11–30 in the Rotherham ranking.
| # | School | LocaleIQ | Ofsted | Phase |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | St Bede's Catholic Primary School | 82.2 | Good | Primary |
| 12 | Aston Hall Junior and Infant School | 80.8 | Good | Primary |
| 13 | Swallownest Primary School | 78.7 | Good | Primary |
| 14 | Wickersley Northfield Primary School | 78.5 | Good | Primary |
| 15 | Waverley Primary Academy | 77.7 | Good | Primary |
| 16 | Swinton Fitzwilliam Primary School | 76.8 | Good | Primary |
| 17 | Wath Church of England Primary School | 75.9 | Good | Primary |
| 18 | Redscope Primary School | 75.2 | Good | Primary |
| 19 | Herringthorpe Infant School | 74.7 | Good | Primary |
| 20 | Todwick Primary School | 73.5 | Good | Primary |
| 21 | Aston Lodge Primary School | 73.1 | Good | Primary |
| 22 | Thurcroft Junior Academy | 72.1 | Good | Primary |
| 23 | Wales Primary School | 69.5 | Good | Primary |
| 24 | Ravenfield Primary Academy | 68 | Good | Primary |
| 25 | Sitwell Junior School | 64.2 | Good | Primary |
| 26 | Roughwood Primary School | 63.7 | Good | Primary |
| 27 | Our Lady and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | 63.6 | Good | Primary |
| 28 | Whiston Junior and Infant School | 63.5 | Good | Primary |
| 29 | Brookfield Primary Academy | 60.9 | Good | Primary |
| 30 | Catcliffe Primary School | 60.7 | Good | Primary |
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Questions about primary schools in Rotherham
What is the best primary school in Rotherham?
Whiston Worrygoose Junior and Infant School is the top-ranked primary school in Rotherham (LocaleIQ score 99.1 out of 100). Ofsted: Outstanding. KS2 expected 93% · higher 30%. The score combines Ofsted outcome, KS2 expected and higher standards, and cohort-weighted percentile ranks within the Rotherham primary pool.
What is the best secondary school in Rotherham?
Wath Academy tops the Rotherham secondary school ranking (LocaleIQ 78.3). Ofsted: Good. Attainment 8 47.8. See the full secondary school ranking for Rotherham for the complete list.
Which primary schools in Rotherham have the best KS2 results?
KS2 results measure the percentage of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing and maths (expected standard) and the percentage achieving well above average (higher standard). Top performers in Rotherham: Whiston Worrygoose Junior and Infant School (KS2 expected 93%, higher 30%); Herringthorpe Junior School (KS2 expected 85%, higher 18%); Aston Fence Junior and Infant School (KS2 expected 83%, higher 10%). KS2 results are one of the inputs in the LocaleIQ primary school score alongside Ofsted outcome.
Which primary schools in Rotherham are rated Outstanding by Ofsted?
6 primary schools in the Rotherham ranking hold an Outstanding Ofsted rating: Whiston Worrygoose Junior and Infant School, Herringthorpe Junior School, Aston Fence Junior and Infant School, Thorpe Hesley Primary School, Coleridge Primary, and 1 more. Outstanding means Ofsted judged the school exceptional in all inspection areas. LocaleIQ weighs DfE performance data alongside Ofsted, so a Good-rated school can still rank highly.
How many primary schools are ranked in Rotherham?
This ranking covers 96 primary schools in the Rotherham comparison pool. Schools without sufficient published data are excluded but may appear in the LocaleIQ directory.
Which area of Rotherham has the best primary schools?
By average LocaleIQ score across postcode areas, S26 has the strongest cluster — 51.1 average across 11 ranked primary schools. S25 sits at the lower end (20.2 average). Rotherham schools need sector pairing; borough reputation is not granular enough. Postcode averages mask individual variation — always review each school's full profile.
Ranking data last computed 29 March 2026.