Sitwell Nursery & Infant School
90%
Capacity
212
Pupils
2.0x
Demand
About Sitwell Nursery & Infant School
Sitwell Nursery & 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 212 pupils on roll and is well-filled (90% of 236 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Sitwell Nursery & Infant School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Kirstey Peart, it falls under Rotherham local authority.
Sitwell Nursery & Infant School is a popular choice with families — it received 122 applications for 60 places, making it 2.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 70 were first-preference applications.
Sitwell Nursery & Infant School has good reviews on SchoolParrot (3.7/5 from 1 parents), and parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is overwhelmingly positive, with 96% recommending the school (48 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Sitwell Nursery & Infant School include Art Studios, Playing Fields, Dining Hall, Sensory Room, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Dance, Rounders, Gymnastics and 1 more, as well as clubs including Choir, Film Club, Coding, Science Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 13.7%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Rotherham, Sitwell Nursery & 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 | Grange Road, Rotherham, Rotherham, S60 3LA |
| Headteacher | Kirstey Peart |
| Local Authority | Rotherham |
| Number of Pupils | 212 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 13.7% |
| School Capacity | 212 / 236 (90% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
13 May 2025Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 18 Jun 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Ofsted Parent View
48 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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed60
122
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
70 families put this school as their 1st choice (57% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Grange Road, Rotherham
Rotherham, S60 3LA
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