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Herringthorpe Infant School

Chatterton Drive, Herringthorpe, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S65 2JW, Rotherham


LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
74.8 / 100
Top 25%
Better than 75% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
291
Capacity
305
Ages
37
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Summary

With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates a solid commitment to quality education for children aged 3-7. The school enjoys a high level of parent satisfaction, with 85% of parents recommending it, and it performs better than 75% of schools according to the LocaleIQ score. While specific academic progress data is not provided, the positive feedback from parents highlights a supportive and nurturing environment for young learners.

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Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 17 June 2025
Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Good
Parent View (26 responses)
4.1
Good range of extra-curricular
100%
My child feels safe
92%
My child is happy
92%
Good range of subjects
92%
My child makes good progress
89%
Behaviour is good
89%
School supports development
89%
I'd recommend this school
85%
Progress is communicated
81%
School keeps me informed
77%
School has high expectations
77%
School responds to concerns
73%
Bullying is dealt withParent View publishes % who disagree that bullying is dealt with — lower is better. Bar shows room for improvement (100% − disagree).
31% disagree
Pupil Ethnicity
White British45.0%
Asian Pakistani38.1%
Mixed W+Asian3.8%
Asian Indian2.7%
Mixed W+B African1.7%
White Other1.4%
Other1.4%
Black African1.4%
Asian Other1.0%
Asian Chinese1.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Mixed Other0.7%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Location
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53.42093, -1.32755 · S65 2JW

School details
Local authorityRotherham
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN106851
School typeCommunity school

Frequently asked questions
What is Herringthorpe Infant School rated by Ofsted?

Herringthorpe Infant School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 17 June 2025.

Is Herringthorpe Infant School a good school?

Herringthorpe Infant School scores 74.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 25% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.

What do parents say about Herringthorpe Infant School?

Based on 26 Ofsted Parent View responses, Herringthorpe Infant School receives a satisfaction score of 82% across all parent survey questions.

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