Rockingham Junior and Infant School
Rotherham, S61 4HY · Rotherham · primary school
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67th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 1.1/10 against 2,176 of them, against 1.2/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 46.0 · 14 | 40% | 0.55 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Rockingham Junior and Infant School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 46.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (1.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.2 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in October 2022.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in Willow Tree warriors, P4C sessions, and Positive playgrounds. Sports include cricket, netball, swimming, the TCS London Mini Marathon, and Willow Tree Olympics. Arts activities feature Picture This and Creative Crew, with a trip to the Picture This Exhibition at Gulliver’s Valley.
Getting in
The published school roll is 315 pupils against a stated capacity of 448. 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 not reaching the expected standard in maths? What specific strategies are used to improve attainment in reading? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Rockingham Junior and Infant School
Overview
The report describes a school where “warm and caring relationships” foster a happy and safe environment for pupils. Leaders maintain “high aspirations for all pupils,” resulting in an “ambitious and positive culture” where staff feel valued and supported. The early years provision is highlighted as providing an “excellent start” to children’s educational journeys.
Strengths
- Pupils feel safe and supported by “well-trained staff” and initiatives like the school’s therapy dog, leading to rare incidents of bullying.
- Leaders plan “profound learning experiences” that engage pupils in rich opportunities beyond the classroom, such as applying art and science skills at a theme park.
- There is a strong focus on reading, with teachers carefully choosing books to “capture pupils’ imagination” and promoting a love of reading through immersive areas and take-home suitcases.
- Early years routines are “well established in a short space of time,” with activities designed to meet individual needs and sustain children’s interests.
- Staff receive regular training to deliver phonics lessons, and leaders work closely with parents to support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Areas to improve
- Curriculum planning in subjects like science lacks consistency across key stages, meaning pupils sometimes forget previously learned knowledge; leaders must identify core knowledge for regular revisiting.
- Pupils struggling with reading access lessons that do not build on their existing knowledge and read books that do not match their phonics skills, hindering progress; leaders must ensure books are phonically decodable.
- Pupils have a weak understanding of democracy, the rule of law, and differences between cultures and faiths; leaders should ensure better coverage of fundamental British values.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective,” with clear systems for reporting concerns and regular checks on pupils’ emotional health and well-being.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 41% |
| 2023/24 | 60% |
| 2024/25 | 46% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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