The short version
At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2014).
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is at capacity (95% full)
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–7
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 291
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 23%
Governance
- Local authority
- Rotherham
- Head
- Mrs Nicola Kitchen (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Outstanding
January 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
January 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
June 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Curriculum and development visit
June 2007 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
April 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Chatterton Drive, Herringthorpe, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S65 2JW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHerringthorpe Junior School
Primary · Very close
St Bernard's Catholic High School
Secondary · 431m away
Sitwell Nursery & Infant School
Primary · 701m away
Sitwell Junior School
Primary · 701m away
ROTHERHAM OPPORTUNITIES COLLEGE
Special school · 934m away
Badsley Primary School
Primary · 994m away
Arnold Nursery School
Nursery · 1.0km away
Broom Valley Community School
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Herringthorpe Infant School's Ofsted rating?
Herringthorpe Infant School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in June 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Herringthorpe Infant School?
Herringthorpe Infant School currently has 291 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Herringthorpe Infant School take?
Herringthorpe Infant School caters for pupils aged 3 to 7. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Herringthorpe Infant School?
Herringthorpe Infant School is in Rotherham, S65 2JW, in the Rotherham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Herringthorpe Infant School have a sixth form?
No, Herringthorpe Infant School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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