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Whiston Junior and Infant School
Ages 5–11189 pupils
Whiston Junior and Infant School is a primary school for pupils aged 5 to 11 in Rotherham. The school has around 189 pupils on roll. Families comparing primary schools in Rotherham can view Whiston Junior and Infant School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Rotherham (S60 4DX), Whiston Junior and Infant School serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.
Ofsted & inspection
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
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Strengths & watch points6 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Reading scaled score
Maths scaled score
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Primary results — Key Stage 2Above average
Expected standard (RWM)61%
England avg 59%
Higher standard (RWM)0%
England avg 7%
Reading scaled score102
100 = expected standard
Maths scaled score103
100 = expected standard
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake17.8%
Free school meals17.8%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language11.0%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled89%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing95.5%
Attendance95.5%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher22.2
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence6.7%
England avg 14.3%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Rotherham
All schools in Rotherham →Sitwell Nursery & Infant School0.4 miSitwell Junior SchoolGood · 0.4 miNewman SchoolRequires Improvement · 0.3 miWhiston Worrygoose Junior and Infant SchoolOutstanding · 0.4 miHerringthorpe Infant School0.8 miHerringthorpe Junior School0.9 mi
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