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Herringthorpe Junior School

Rotherham, S65 2JWPrimaryAges 7–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
4 Good
Feb 2025
KS2 Results
80%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#1566 of 13,686 nationally

About Herringthorpe Junior School

Herringthorpe Junior School is a state primary for children aged 7 to 11 in Rotherham, and it is running very close to full capacity with 352 pupils against a school capacity of 360. That near-full roll is a practical signal of local demand, and the school’s intake reflects a community with above-average economic disadvantage: 32.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is notably higher than the national primary average. The school is non-denominational and mixed, so it draws from a broad cross-section of the local area. Despite the high FSM figure, the school is clearly a popular choice among Rotherham families, and its position in the local authority rankings — 7th out of 84 primary schools — suggests it is seen as a strong academic option. The headteacher, Mandy Adams, leads a school that has held an Outstanding Ofsted rating since at least 2014, and its most recent graded inspection in February 2025 reaffirmed that standard across every category judged.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range7 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressChatterton Drive, Rotherham, Rotherham, S65 2JW
HeadteacherMandy Adams
Local AuthorityRotherham
Number of Pupils352
Free School Meals (FSM)32.7%
School Capacity352 / 360 (98% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

11 Feb 2025
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Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding

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

Source: Ofsted, 20 Mar 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
LibraryArt StudiosGymnasiumPlaying FieldsForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

SwimmingCricketDanceCross CountryGymnasticsFootballTennis

Clubs & Activities

DramaArt ClubBook ClubGardeningFilm ClubCoding

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyOther

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Herringthorpe Junior School

Herringthorpe Junior School has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.