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Whiston Junior and Infant School
Saville Road, Whiston, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S60 4DX, Rotherham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
63.7 / 100
Top 36%
Better than 64% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
189
Capacity
210
Ages
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
90%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, achieving 70% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 36% nationally. Parent satisfaction is relatively strong, with 76% recommending the school, although there may be room for improvement in achieving higher standards, as only 13% of pupils reached the higher level.
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Last inspected: 24 June 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 70% | Top 36% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 13% | Top 25% UK |
Parent View (54 responses)
★★★★★3.7
My child feels safe
89%
Good range of subjects
89%
My child is happy
87%
School keeps me informed
87%
My child makes good progress
83%
Good range of extra-curricular
82%
School has high expectations
80%
I'd recommend this school
76%
Progress is communicated
76%
Behaviour is good
72%
School supports development
65%
School responds to concerns
54%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British68.8%
Asian Pakistani11.6%
Mixed W+Asian4.2%
White Other3.7%
Asian Indian3.2%
Asian Other2.1%
Black African2.1%
Other1.6%
Gypsy/Roma1.1%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Location
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53.40874, -1.32580 · S60 4DX
School details
Local authorityRotherham
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN140115
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Whiston Junior and Infant School rated by Ofsted?
Whiston Junior and Infant School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 June 2025.
Is Whiston Junior and Infant School a good school?
Whiston Junior and Infant School scores 63.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 36% 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 Whiston Junior and Infant School?
Based on 54 Ofsted Parent View responses, Whiston Junior and Infant School receives a satisfaction score of 74% across all parent survey questions.
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