Rockingham Junior and Infant School, Rotherham

In its own words: "We aim to inspire everyone to have a passion for life-long learning, be confident, independent and determined to succeed. We immerse children in an environment that stimulates, makes them feel safe, and enables them to thrive. To provide welcoming, secure and caring environments where worthwhile and satisfying relationships are formed and where respect and empathy are our guiding principles."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Rockingham Junior and Infants was sponsored by Willow Tree Academy in 2017. The Academy which was born out of the aspiration that all children should have the same entitlement to the profound primary educational experience they deserve."

The school runs a breakfast club from 7:30am and after-school care, from £4.50 per session.

In 2025, 68% of Year 6 pupils at Rockingham Junior and Infant School reached the expected standard in reading and 54% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 72% and 72% in Rotherham and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 89% in reading and 78% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 31 families put Rockingham Junior and Infant School as their first choice and 50 named it as one of their preferences, for 32 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 Rockingham Junior and Infant School are Roughwood Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 96% reading, 89% maths); Greasbrough Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 86% reading, 75% maths); Redscope Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 78% reading, 78% maths); and St Bede's Catholic Primary School (1.1 miles, Good, 79% reading, 90% maths).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than Rockingham Junior and Infant School.

Rockingham Junior and Infant School is one of 4 schools run by Willow Tree Academy, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 74% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

6.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (88%) and Asian (5%).

In 2026, 76 pupils (24.1%) received SEN support and 10 (3.2%) 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 a moderate learning difficulty.

The nearest tram or metro stop is Rotherham Platform Both Directions, about 1.8 miles away in a straight line.

16 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Whitehall Road/Library Close (adjacent), 180 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Rockingham Junior and Infant School stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In 2024/25, Rockingham Junior and Infant School issued 7 suspensions, 2.2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Rockingham Junior and Infant School are Wingfield Academy (0.3 miles), Winterhill School (1.4 miles) and Rawmarsh Community School (1.8 miles).