Sitwell Nursery & Infant School
About Sitwell Nursery & Infant School
Sitwell Nursery & Infant School is a state primary for children aged 3 to 7 in Rotherham, currently home to 212 pupils against a capacity of 236, so there is a little room to grow. Its intake reflects a relatively low proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals at 13.7%, compared with the national average for primary schools which typically sits higher. The school is clearly in demand: for the 2025/26 admissions cycle, it received 122 applications for just 60 places, with 70 of those coming as first preferences. That works out at just over two applicants per place, and only 56 first-preference offers were made, meaning a fair number of families who wanted a spot here missed out. The school is non-denominational, with no religious character, and is led by headteacher Kirstey Peart. It also offers nursery provision, which may be a factor for families looking for continuity from early years through to Key Stage 1.
Key Details
The full report on this school
What 48 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
13 May 2025From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.
Source: Ofsted, 18 Jun 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
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.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:45 – 15:15
Breakfast club
07:45-08:45
After-school care
15:15-17:45
Source: sitwellinfantschool.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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