SchoolScoresThurcroft Junior Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Part of ASTON COMMUNITY EDUCATION TRUST
Green Arbour Road, Thurcroft, Rotherham, S66 9DD
01709 543194 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 25 March 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
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 |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
18 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Rotherham comparisons use the 34 of its 75 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 41 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Rotherham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 25th highest of 34 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Rotherham. Higher than 21% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 92% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 16th highest of 34 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Rotherham. Higher than 39% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 92% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 18th highest of 34 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Rotherham. Higher than 41% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 85% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 13 parents who had raised a concern Joint 6th highest of 32 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Rotherham. Higher than 79% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 78% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 21st highest of 34 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Rotherham. Higher than 41% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89%said yes | 87% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 6%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Rotherham figures pool parents at the Rotherham schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
58 pupils in this year group.
76% — 16 points above the Rotherham average, and 14 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Rotherham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 76% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 5% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 86% | 71% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 79% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 86% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 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
Specialist SEND provision: this school has a SEN unit with 10 places for speech, language and communication needs; Autism. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Rotherham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 16th highest of 75 state primary schools in Rotherham. Higher than 89% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 48.7% | 29.6%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 30th highest of 75 state primary schools in Rotherham. Higher than 59% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.4% | 3.2%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 41st highest of 75 state primary schools in Rotherham. Higher than 67% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 16.8% | 18.3%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 49th highest of 75 state primary schools in Rotherham. Higher than 36% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.5% | 14.1%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) Joint 56th lowest of 75 state primary schools in Rotherham. Lower than 20% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.2% | 5.4%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 39th lowest of 75 state primary schools in Rotherham. Lower than 36% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 14.2% | 14.2%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 58th lowest of 75 state primary schools in Rotherham. Lower than 18% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 4.5 | 2.2 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 44th lowest of 75 state primary schools in Rotherham. Lower than 38% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.02% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 12th highest of 75 state primary schools in Rotherham. Higher than 92% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 25.2 | 21.9 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 32nd highest of 75 state primary schools in Rotherham. Higher than 55% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.0 | 10.5 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 49th highest of 74 state primary schools in Rotherham. Higher than 33% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 8.3% | 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.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby primary schools
- Thurcroft Infant School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- Laughton All Saints' CofE Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024) · 47% met expected standard (KS2)
- Laughton Junior and Infant School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Alban's CofE (Aided) Primary School 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020), improved significantly 2025 · 97% met expected standard (KS2)
- Dinnington Community Primary School 2.4 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024) · 33% met expected standard (KS2)
- Wickersley Northfield Primary School 2.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bramley Grange Primary School 2.5 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 expected · 74% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bramley Sunnyside Junior School 2.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Anston Greenlands Primary School 2.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2010, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bramley Sunnyside Infant School 2.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Thurcroft Junior Academy's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 25 March 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Thurcroft Junior Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 76% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 14 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Thurcroft Junior Academy?
89% of the 18 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Thurcroft Junior Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 138357.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.