Herringthorpe Infant School
95%
Capacity
291
Pupils
1.6x
Demand
About Herringthorpe Infant School
Herringthorpe Infant School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Rotherham community, welcoming children from age 3 to 7. The school has 291 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (95% of 305 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Herringthorpe Infant School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Nicola Kitchen, it falls under Rotherham local authority.
Herringthorpe Infant School is a popular choice with families — it received 112 applications for 69 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 60 were first-preference applications.
Herringthorpe Infant School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is very positive, with 85% recommending the school (26 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Herringthorpe Infant School include ICT Suite, Outdoor Playground, Gymnasium, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Football, Netball, Athletics and 3 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Coding, Chess, Choir and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 23.0%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Rotherham, Herringthorpe Infant School is one of the options available in the Yorkshire and the Humber region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Chatterton Drive, Rotherham, Rotherham, S65 2JW |
| Headteacher | Nicola Kitchen |
| Local Authority | Rotherham |
| Number of Pupils | 291 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 23.0% |
| School Capacity | 291 / 305 (95% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
17 Jun 2025Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 3 Jul 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Ofsted Parent View
26 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed69
112
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
60 families put this school as their 1st choice (54% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Chatterton Drive, Rotherham
Rotherham, S65 2JW
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