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Herringthorpe Junior School
Chatterton Drive, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S65 2JW, Rotherham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
99.0 / 100
Top 1%
Better than 99% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
352
Capacity
360
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a LocaleIQ score in the top 1% of schools, this primary school demonstrates exceptional performance, particularly with 85% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2. Parent satisfaction is remarkable, with 100% of respondents recommending the school, indicating a strong community trust. The percentage of students achieving higher standards is lower at 18%, which could be an area for further development.
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Last inspected: 11 February 2025Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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%. | 85% | Top 7% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 18% | Top 12% UK |
Parent View (32 responses)
★★★★★4.6
My child feels safe
100%
My child is happy
100%
My child makes good progress
100%
Good range of subjects
100%
Behaviour is good
100%
I'd recommend this school
100%
School has high expectations
100%
Progress is communicated
100%
Good range of extra-curricular
97%
School keeps me informed
97%
School supports development
94%
School responds to concerns
81%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British48.6%
Asian Pakistani33.2%
Asian Other4.3%
White Other4.0%
Mixed W+Asian2.8%
Asian Indian2.0%
Other1.7%
Black African0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Mixed Other0.6%
White Irish0.6%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
Location
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53.42139, -1.32800 · S65 2JW
School details
Local authorityRotherham
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN141788
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Herringthorpe Junior School rated by Ofsted?
Herringthorpe Junior School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 February 2025.
Is Herringthorpe Junior School a good school?
Herringthorpe Junior School scores 99.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 1% 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 Junior School?
Based on 32 Ofsted Parent View responses, Herringthorpe Junior School receives a satisfaction score of 91% across all parent survey questions.
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