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Sitwell Junior School

Rotherham, S60 3LAPrimaryAges 7–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2022
KS2 Results
79%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#1798 of 13,686 nationally

About Sitwell Junior School

Sitwell Junior School is a state primary for children aged 7 to 11 in Rotherham, and it sits comfortably among the top performers in the local authority. Ranked 8th out of 84 primary schools in Rotherham, it falls within the top 25% nationally for the proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. The three highest-ranked peers in the area are St Alban's CofE (Aided) Primary School, Whiston Worrygoose Junior and Infant School, and Roughwood Primary School, all of which sit above Sitwell in the local rankings. For families looking for a strong academic option within the borough, Sitwell is a clear contender, particularly given its position well ahead of the local authority average. The school is led by headteacher Jennifer Dawson and has a capacity of 300 pupils, currently operating slightly above that with 306 on roll. Around 15% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is broadly in line with national averages for primary schools.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range7 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressSitwell Junior School, Grange Road, Rotherham, Rotherham, S60 3LA
HeadteacherJennifer Dawson
Local AuthorityRotherham
Number of Pupils306
Free School Meals (FSM)15.0%
School Capacity306 / 300 (102% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

12 May 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (12 May 2022): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 22 Apr 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Playing FieldsMusic RoomsSports HallLibrarySensory RoomForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

SwimmingRoundersFootballCross CountryGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

Film ClubScience ClubChessChoirBook Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:10

Breakfast club

07:40-08:40

After-school care

15:00-17:40

Source: sitwelljunior.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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