Brinsworth Whitehill Primary School, Rotherham

In its own words: "At Brinsworth Whitehill Primary School we aim to create a supportive learning environment where everyone is encouraged to grow, develop and achieve their full potential"

From the headteacher's welcome: "The staff and I hope this will mark the beginning of a long and happy relationship with our school. During your child’s career in school we will endeavour to re-create the security and care that you have already given them in the home."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, cricket, gymnastics, multi-sports, dance, choir, STEM and photography.

The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care.

In 2025, 77% of Year 6 pupils at Brinsworth Whitehill Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 77% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 72% and 72% in Rotherham and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 65% in reading and 71% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 39 families put Brinsworth Whitehill Primary School as their first choice and 73 named it as one of their preferences, for 45 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Brinsworth Whitehill Primary School are Brinsworth Howarth Primary School (0.3 miles, 76% reading, 76% maths); Brinsworth Manor Junior School (0.4 miles, Good, 74% reading, 69% maths); Brinsworth Manor Infant School (0.4 miles); and Catcliffe Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 65% reading, 70% maths).

Brinsworth Whitehill Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 3 of them.

Brinsworth Whitehill Primary School is one of 13 schools run by Wickersley Partnership Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 59% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

7.2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (78%), Asian (8%) and Mixed (6%).

In 2026, 50 pupils (17.1%) received SEN support and 38 (13%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is autism.

Brinsworth Whitehill Primary School had 17 teachers in 2026, one for every 15 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest tram or metro stop is Magna, about 1.7 miles away in a straight line.

10 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Brinsworth Road/High Hazel Crescent (opposite), 320 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 93 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Rotherham (146).

Brinsworth Whitehill Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.