Whiston Worrygoose Junior and Infant School
Rotherham, S60 4AG · Rotherham · primary school
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1st 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 — 9.9/10 against 4,248 of them, against 9.8/10 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 | 93.0 · 99 | 40% | 3.95 |
| Ofsted | 92 | 35% | 3.22 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 30.0 · 98 | 25% | 2.45 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Whiston Worrygoose Junior and Infant School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 93.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 30.0%, 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 (9.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.8 out of 10 against all schools). The school was inspected in April 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 241 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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
What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the higher standard? How does the new inspection framework affect day-to-day teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about Whiston Worrygoose Junior and Infant School
Overview
The report describes a school where leaders demonstrate an "unrelenting focus" on providing the "very best curriculum and teaching." Pupils achieve "remarkably well," with disadvantaged pupils outperforming their national peers, and are "very well prepared for their next steps." The inspection highlights a culture of high expectations, warmth, and effective support for all pupils.
Strengths
- Pupils achieve a "strong standard" in reading, writing, and mathematics, with a "significant proportion" reaching higher standards.
- Attendance is above national averages, and leaders use "high quality" systems to ensure gaps in attendance do not hinder achievement.
- Behaviour is a "strength," characterised by "mutual respect," rare bullying, and harmonious interactions between different age groups.
- The early years curriculum is "very well-considered," enabling children to build "solid foundations" and make rapid progress in phonics and writing.
- Leaders provide "precise support" for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, ensuring they are fully included and make progress from their starting points.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure pupils have more opportunities to "articulate their knowledge more independently across the curriculum," including in personal, social and health education, so staff can monitor this ability effectively.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture" where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and concerns are actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 93% |
| 2023/24 | 87% |
| 2024/25 | 93% |
| 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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