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Herringthorpe Infant School

Rotherham, S65 2JWPrimaryAges 3–7MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Jun 2025
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
60 1st-choice / 69 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Herringthorpe Infant School

Herringthorpe Infant School sits in Rotherham, a local authority where the average Key Stage 2 score for primary schools is 60. As an infant school taking children from age 3 to 7, it doesn't have its own KS2 results to compare directly, but its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2025 paints a picture of a school performing well above the typical LA baseline. The school earned an overall Good rating, with Outstanding marks for early years provision, personal development, and behaviour and attitudes. That's a strong signal for a school serving a community where 23% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, slightly above the national average. The inspection noted that leadership and management are Good, and the quality of education is Good, meaning the school is delivering solid foundations for its youngest learners. For parents weighing up options, this suggests a school that is not just coasting but actively exceeding expectations in the areas that matter most for early years development.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 7 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressChatterton Drive, Rotherham, Rotherham, S65 2JW
HeadteacherNicola Kitchen
Local AuthorityRotherham
Number of Pupils291
Free School Meals (FSM)23.0%
School Capacity291 / 305 (95% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

The full report on this school

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

17 Jun 2025
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 3 Jul 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
ICT SuiteOutdoor PlaygroundGymnasiumSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

TennisFootballNetballAthleticsDanceRoundersGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubCodingChessChoirDrama

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

Mental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Herringthorpe Infant School

Herringthorpe Infant School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.