Rockingham Junior and Infant School
73%
Capacity
325
Pupils
1.4x
Demand
About Rockingham Junior and Infant School
Rockingham Junior and Infant School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Rotherham community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 325 pupils on roll, operating at 73% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Rockingham Junior and Infant School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Louise Rennison, it falls under Rotherham local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 60% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7920th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 45th out of 84 in Rotherham.
Rockingham Junior and Infant School is a popular choice with families — it received 46 applications for 32 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 32 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 9 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 6 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Rockingham Junior and Infant School include Art Studios, Library, Forest School, Outdoor Playground, Music Rooms, Playing Fields, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Netball, Swimming, Rounders, as well as clubs including Art Club, Coding, Chess, Eco Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 32.9%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Rotherham, Rockingham Junior and 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 | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Roughwood Road, Rotherham, Rotherham, S61 4HY |
| Headteacher | Louise Rennison |
| Local Authority | Rotherham |
| Number of Pupils | 325 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 32.9% |
| School Capacity | 325 / 448 (73% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
21 Sept 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 19 Oct 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (60%)
7920th of 13,686
Nationally
836th of 1,506
In Yorkshire and the Humber
45th of 84
In Rotherham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
60%
Expected Standard
2%
Higher Standard
'22/23
41%
'23/24
60%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed32
46
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
32 families put this school as their 1st choice (70% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Roughwood Road, Rotherham
Rotherham, S61 4HY
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