Thurcroft Infant School, ROTHERHAM
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This is a warm, inclusive school where children develop strong early language skills and confidence in reading from Reception onwards. Teachers are well-supported and trained to deliver a carefully planned curriculum, particularly in reading and mathematics. Your child will benefit from excellent relationships with staff, plenty of hands-on learning experiences including trips and visitors, and a real sense of community.
Key Strengths
- Strong emphasis on reading with a well-designed curriculum and matched books that build pupil confidence
- Improved mathematics teaching with frequent problem-solving and reasoning opportunities
- Early identification and effective support for pupils with special educational needs
- Strong relationships between adults and pupils, with good behaviour throughout the school
- Broad range of extra-curricular clubs and community involvement opportunities
Areas for Improvement
- Staff do not always check carefully enough during lessons to identify when pupils have not fully understood what is being taught, leading to gaps in knowledge
- Need to ensure consistent assessment of pupil learning to provide timely support for those who need it
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective and the school has created a positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Tri-golf, dancing, library visits, Christingle at local church, food bank volunteering, breakfast club
Thurcroft Infant School is a warm, caring school with high expectations where pupils are well prepared to move into key stage 2. The school was previously judged outstanding and continues to provide a broad curriculum with strong focus on reading and mathematics.
At a Glance
32.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
34 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
0.0
Avg class size
0
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
96%
Near capacity
232 pupils
241 capacity
9 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - ROTHERHAM
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for ROTHERHAM
Admissions Demand - Rotherham
Places available
3,646
Applications
2,598
Got 1st preference
96.3%
Got preferred school
99.1%
Primary admissions across Rotherham (2025/26)
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.04376%
Overall absence
11.92053%
Persistent absence
151
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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