SchoolScoresSitwell Junior School
Academy · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Part of INSPIRE LEARNING TRUST
Sitwell Junior School, Grange Road, Rotherham, S60 3LA
01709 531867 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 21 March 2013. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 12 May 2022: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
74 pupils in this year group.
72% — 12 points above the Rotherham average, and 10 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Rotherham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 72% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 11% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 77% | 71% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 76% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 82% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Rotherham. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Rotherham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 62nd highest of 75 state primary schools in Rotherham. Higher than 34% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 15.4% | 29.6%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 32nd highest of 75 state primary schools in Rotherham. Higher than 56% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.3% | 3.2%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support Joint 45th highest of 75 state primary schools in Rotherham. Higher than 62% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 16.0% | 18.3%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 8th highest of 75 state primary schools in Rotherham. Higher than 89% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 46.7% | 14.1%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 5th lowest of 75 state primary schools in Rotherham. Lower than 82% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.9% | 5.4%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 3rd lowest of 75 state primary schools in Rotherham. Lower than 86% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.8% | 14.2%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 24th lowest of 75 state primary schools in Rotherham. Lower than 66% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.3 | 2.2 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 26th lowest of 75 state primary schools in Rotherham. Lower than 64% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.3% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.02% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 32nd highest of 75 state primary schools in Rotherham. Higher than 72% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 22.5 | 21.9 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 35th highest of 75 state primary schools in Rotherham. Higher than 53% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.9 | 10.5 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 61st highest of 74 state primary schools in Rotherham. Higher than 0% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 14.0%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Sitwell Nursery and Infant School 0.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- Whiston Junior and Infant School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Herringthorpe Infant School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- Herringthorpe Junior School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 85% met expected standard (KS2)
- Whiston Worrygoose Junior and Infant School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 strong · 93% met expected standard (KS2)
- Broom Valley Community School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 46% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 74% met expected standard (KS2)
- Badsley Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 39% met expected standard (KS2)
- Listerdale Primary Academy 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 74% met expected standard (KS2)
- Canklow Woods Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 43% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Sitwell Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Sitwell Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 21 March 2013. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 12 May 2022, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Sitwell Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 72% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 10 points above the England average of 62%.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 141060.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.