The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 76% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is at capacity (104% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
76%
+14.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% 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 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 23 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 291
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 45.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Rotherham
- Trust
- ASTON COMMUNITY EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Ruth Stone (Principal)
Provisions
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Green Arbour Road, Thurcroft, Rotherham, S66 9DD
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Thurcroft Junior Academy's Ofsted rating?
Thurcroft Junior Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Thurcroft Junior Academy?
Thurcroft Junior Academy currently has 291 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Thurcroft Junior Academy take?
Thurcroft Junior Academy caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Thurcroft Junior Academy?
Thurcroft Junior Academy is in Rotherham, S66 9DD, in the Rotherham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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