Herringthorpe Junior School

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

Rotherham, S652JW Ofsted: Outstanding Age 7-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

73

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
68.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 80.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
63.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 13.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Outstanding

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

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
8 July 2014
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
9

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Chatterton Drive
Rotherham, S652JW
Phone
1709828168
Website
herringthorpejuniors.com/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
141788
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Chatterton Drive, Rotherham, S65 2JW
Website
www.herringthorpejuniors.com/
Age range
7-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
WILLOW TREE ACADEMY
Capacity
360 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
360
Free School Meals
28.3% (102 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.7% (6 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.3%
Good
Persistent Absence
16.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
80.0 (+21.2 vs average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 106.0 109.0
2023 106.0 107.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends.

Performance Trends

Interactive performance metrics over time

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Year Mat Average Read Average
2023 106.0 107.0
2024 106.0 109.0

Overall Trend:

Improving trend (+1.0 per year)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
24 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
72
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
360 pupils
7-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+1.0 per year)

Up 1.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Together anything is possible"

Passion Positivity Aspiration Commitment Tenacity Moral purpose Consistency of approach Distributed leadership Success behaviours Teaching and Learning Raising standards High quality teaching Inclusion A calm and safe learning environment Embracing new technologies Investing in People Empowering pupils Partnership with parents/carers and the wider community High quality governance Health and sustainability A well-maintained physical environment

Our multicultural school is built on the British Values of respect and empathy.

Head Teacher's Message

A welcoming message from Headteacher Mrs Mandy Adams emphasising engagement, inclusion, partnership with families, and high expectations for a world-class education.

Facilities

Extensive grounds with hard surface areas Spacious playing fields Adventure play equipment Conservation area Sensory garden Victory garden with its own Anderson shelter

Curriculum Highlights

Knowledge-rich curriculum Creative and vibrant, skills-based curriculum Enterprise, sport, the arts and ICT underpin the curriculum Focus on core areas of Reading, Writing and Mathematics Learning inside and outside the classroom

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast club provision starts at 7:30am. Pupils meet on the playground from 8:40am. Doors open at 8:45am when pupils enter through the children’s entrance. Registration begins at 8:50am. The school day includes morning maths and literacy, a 55-minute lunch break with optional physical activity, and after-school clubs and boosters (including Y6 boosters for SATs).

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