SchoolScoresWhiston Junior and Infant School
Academy · Primary, ages 5 to 11 · Mixed
Part of WHITE WOODS PRIMARY ACADEMY TRUST
Saville Road, Whiston, Rotherham, S60 4DX
01709 828189 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 24 June 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
54 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 Joint 26th highest of 34 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Rotherham. Higher than 16% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 87% | 92% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 27th highest of 34 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Rotherham. Higher than 19% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 92% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 29th highest of 34 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Rotherham. Higher than 9% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 72% | 85% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 24 parents whose child had been bullied 8th highest of 18 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Rotherham. Higher than 47% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 54% | 48% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 46 parents who had raised a concern 28th highest of 32 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Rotherham. Higher than 10% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 63% | 78% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 13 parents of children with SEND 8th highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Rotherham. Higher than 5% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 38% | 64% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 28th highest of 34 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Rotherham. Higher than 14% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 76%said yes | 87% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 29%). 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
30 pupils in this year group.
70% — 10 points above the Rotherham average, and 8 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Rotherham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 70% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 13% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 80% | 71% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 90% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 77% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 109 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 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.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 30 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 42 |
| Of those, offered a place | 29 (69%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 76 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 0.8 · 2026: 1.4
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Rotherham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 66th highest of 75 state primary schools in Rotherham. Higher than 32% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 14.8% | 29.6%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 67th highest of 75 state primary schools in Rotherham. Higher than 20% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.6% | 3.2%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 63rd highest of 75 state primary schools in Rotherham. Higher than 24% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.6% | 18.3%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 28th highest of 75 state primary schools in Rotherham. Higher than 54% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 11.6% | 14.1%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) Joint 7th lowest of 75 state primary schools in Rotherham. Lower than 80% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.0% | 5.4%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 12th lowest of 75 state primary schools in Rotherham. Lower than 71% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 8.4% | 14.2%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 75 state primary schools in Rotherham. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 2.2 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 75 state primary schools in Rotherham. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.02% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 21st highest of 75 state primary schools in Rotherham. Higher than 84% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 23.8 | 21.9 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 4th highest of 75 state primary schools in Rotherham. Higher than 90% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 13.8 | 10.5 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 35th highest of 74 state primary schools in Rotherham. Higher than 51% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 12.7% | 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 0.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- Sitwell Junior School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- Whiston Worrygoose Junior and Infant School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 strong · 93% met expected standard (KS2)
- Herringthorpe Infant School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- Herringthorpe Junior School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 85% met expected standard (KS2)
- Broom Valley Community School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 46% met expected standard (KS2)
- Listerdale Primary Academy 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 74% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 74% met expected standard (KS2)
- Badsley Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 39% met expected standard (KS2)
- Canklow Woods Primary School 1.5 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 Whiston Junior and Infant School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 24 June 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Whiston Junior and Infant School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 70% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 8 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Whiston Junior and Infant School?
76% of the 54 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Whiston Junior and Infant School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Whiston Junior and Infant School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 42 families put Whiston Junior and Infant School as their first choice for 30 places: about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place. 29 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 140115.
- 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.