Sitwell Junior School
Rotherham, S60 3LA · Rotherham · primary school
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21st 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 — 7.5/10 against 3,899 of them, against 7.1/10 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 | 72.0 · 71 | 40% | 2.86 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.78 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 25% | 1.79 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Sitwell Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 72.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 11.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (7.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.1 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2022.
Getting in
The published school roll is 302 pupils against a stated capacity of 300. 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 manage class sizes when the roll exceeds the published capacity? What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the expected standard in maths? How accessible are the after-school clubs for families with varying schedules?
What Ofsted said about Sitwell Junior School
Overview
Sitwell Junior School continues to be a good school, characterised by a "positive and happy atmosphere" where pupils are "kind and polite". Leaders have designed a "well-considered curriculum" that builds knowledge over time, supported by staff who are "warm and encouraging" while insisting on high standards.
Strengths
- Pupils are "keen to learn" and take pride in their well-presented written work and handwriting.
- The teaching of spelling is a "real strength", with teachers skilled in breaking down words to help pupils remember difficult spellings.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are "supported very well", with staff using effective resources and visual representations to aid understanding.
- Staff are "quick to help" with problems, ensuring that "bullying and unkind behaviour hardly ever happen".
- Leaders provide effective training and support, ensuring staff have a "good understanding of their craft" and deliver lessons with enthusiasm.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, teachers plan sequences that do not break down outcomes into smaller parts, leading to pupils’ "working memory [being] overloaded" by too much content.
- The scheme of delegation for governors is "not sufficiently clear", with some tasks being too operational rather than strategic, limiting their ability to evaluate the quality of education.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a "strong culture of safeguarding" maintained through regular staff training and comprehensive incident recording.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 60% |
| 2023/24 | 79% |
| 2024/25 | 72% |
| 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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