The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 85% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
85%
+23.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
18%
+10.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 30 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 352
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 32.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Rotherham
- Trust
- WILLOW TREE ACADEMY
- Head
- Mandy Adams (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Chatterton Drive, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S65 2JW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHerringthorpe Infant School
Primary · Very close
St Bernard's Catholic High School
Secondary · 414m away
Sitwell Nursery & Infant School
Primary · 754m away
Sitwell Junior School
Primary · 754m away
ROTHERHAM OPPORTUNITIES COLLEGE
Special school · 921m away
Badsley Primary School
Primary · 943m away
Arnold Nursery School
Nursery · 1.0km away
Broom Valley Community School
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Herringthorpe Junior School?
Herringthorpe Junior School currently has 352 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Herringthorpe Junior School take?
Herringthorpe Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Herringthorpe Junior School?
Herringthorpe Junior 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 Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Herringthorpe Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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