Laughton Junior and Infant School
Sheffield, S25 1YP · Rotherham · primary school
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55th of 84 primary schools in Rotherham we can score, 96 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 4,308 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.5/10 among them, against 2.6/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 53.0 · 24 | 40% | 0.96 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Laughton Junior and Infant School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 53.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 3.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.5 out of 10 among them, against 2.6 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in swimming and football, alongside Young Voices, Rotherham One Voice, and music assemblies.
Getting in
The published school roll is 188 pupils against a stated capacity of 236. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific steps are taken to raise attainment in writing? How does the curriculum integrate the music programmes into daily learning?
What Ofsted said about Laughton Junior and Infant School
Overview
Laughton Junior and Infant School is rated ‘Good’ across all inspection categories. The report describes a nurturing environment where core values of ‘respect, reflect and resilience’ are evident, and pupils feel happy and safe. Leaders deliver an ambitious curriculum with high expectations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate a ‘well-developed understanding of tolerance and diversity’ and appreciate how each person is unique.
- Leaders prioritise reading, with staff who are ‘well trained and confident to teach phonics’, enabling pupils to learn with confidence.
- The mathematics programme is ‘well matched to the needs of all pupils’, resulting in strong achievement.
- Behaviour is ‘calm and well managed’, with pupils understanding rewards and consequences.
- Safeguarding arrangements are ‘effective’, with staff alert to risks and responding promptly to concerns.
Areas to improve
- In the early years, curriculum plans for subjects other than English and mathematics lack precise detail, meaning some activities do not enable children to learn new knowledge effectively.
- In key stage 1, the curriculum is not implemented consistently; some activity choices waste time and do not support pupils to learn, preventing them from gaining secure knowledge.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff receiving regular training and being alert to the risks pupils may face.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 43% |
| 2023/24 | 55% |
| 2024/25 | 53% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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