Sitwell Junior School

A good academy converter school in Rotherham. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Sitwell Junior School.

Rotherham, S603LA Ofsted: Good Age 7-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

67

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
67.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 79.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
60.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 12.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
21 March 2013
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Sitwell Junior School, Grange Road
Rotherham, S603LA
Phone
1709531867
Website
sitwelljunior.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
141060
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Sitwell Junior School, Grange Road, Rotherham, S60 3LA
Website
www.sitwelljunior.uk
Age range
7-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
INSPIRE LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
300 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
300
Free School Meals
16.7% (50 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.7% (8 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.5%
Good
Persistent Absence
17.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
79.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
12.0%
Reading Score:
107.0
Maths Score:
106.0
Grammar Score:
111.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
79.0 (+20.2 vs average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 106.0 107.0
2023 103.0 104.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
20 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
60
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
300 pupils
7-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+3.0 per year)

Up 3.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Respect Responsibility Relationships Resilience Resourcefulness Risk-taking Reflection

Sitwell's seven values link to British Values and promote respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs.

Head Teacher's Message

Sitwell Junior School aims to promote a love of learning through a rich, creative curriculum and a strong, inclusive community; values partnership with families and celebrates diversity; Sitwell Seven values guide behaviour and learning.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Upper School Football Club Lower School Football Club Computer Club Drama Club Xcite Sports Singing – Young Voices Film Club

Sports

Football Xcite Sports

Facilities

trim trail climbing apparatus ball court tyre park scooter shelter bicycle shelter

Curriculum Highlights

English Maths

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club 07:40-08:40; Tea Club 15:00-17:40; After-School Clubs 15:00-16:00.

SEND Provision

Wraparound care provision includes Breakfast Club (07:40-08:40), Tea Club (15:00-17:40) and After-School Clubs (15:00-16:00).

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