The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2021).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 93% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2021
- The school is at capacity (114% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
93%
+31.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
30%
+22.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
113
+7.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
113
+8.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
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 19 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 239
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 16.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Rotherham
- Trust
- WHITE WOODS PRIMARY ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Vanessa Hill (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Hall Close Avenue, Whiston, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S60 4AG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWhiston Junior and Infant School
Primary · 703m away
Sitwell Nursery & Infant School
Primary · 996m away
Sitwell Junior School
Primary · 996m away
Whiston Grange School
Special school · 1.1km away
Newman School
Special school · 1.1km away
Herringthorpe Infant School
Primary · 1.5km away
Herringthorpe Junior School
Primary · 1.6km away
St Bernard's Catholic High School
Secondary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Whiston Worrygoose Junior and Infant School's Ofsted rating?
Whiston Worrygoose Junior and Infant School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in October 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Whiston Worrygoose Junior and Infant School?
Whiston Worrygoose Junior and Infant School currently has 239 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Whiston Worrygoose Junior and Infant School take?
Whiston Worrygoose Junior and Infant School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Whiston Worrygoose Junior and Infant School?
Whiston Worrygoose Junior and Infant School is in Rotherham, S60 4AG, in the Rotherham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Whiston Worrygoose Junior and Infant School have a sixth form?
No, Whiston Worrygoose Junior and Infant School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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