The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 72% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is at capacity (102% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
72%
+10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
112
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
4% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 27 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 306
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 15%
Governance
- Local authority
- Rotherham
- Trust
- INSPIRE LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Jennifer Dawson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Sitwell Junior School, Grange Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S60 3LA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSitwell Nursery & Infant School
Primary · Very close
Whiston Junior and Infant School
Primary · 660m away
Herringthorpe Infant School
Primary · 701m away
Whiston Grange School
Special school · 709m away
Newman School
Special school · 709m away
Herringthorpe Junior School
Primary · 754m away
Whiston Worrygoose Junior and Infant School
Primary · 996m away
ROTHERHAM OPPORTUNITIES COLLEGE
Special school · 1.0km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Sitwell Junior School?
Sitwell Junior School currently has 306 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sitwell Junior School take?
Sitwell Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Sitwell Junior School?
Sitwell Junior School is in Rotherham, S60 3LA, in the Rotherham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Sitwell Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Sitwell Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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