Whiston Worrygoose Junior and Infant School, Rotherham
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This school excels at preparing all children for success, regardless of their background or circumstances. Reading and mathematics teaching is exceptionally strong, and the school goes the extra mile to support vulnerable pupils and those with additional needs. Children are happy, well-behaved and proud to attend, with access to wonderful enrichment experiences like opera visits and choir singing.
Key Strengths
- Pupils achieve significantly above national standards in reading, writing and mathematics, with disadvantaged pupils outperforming their non-disadvantaged peers nationally
- Excellent behaviour and attendance, with attendance above national averages and pupils showing strong resilience and respect for each other
- Very well-taught curriculum with skilled subject leaders who continually review and improve provision, particularly in phonics and reading
- Highly effective support for pupils with additional needs, including those with SEND and disadvantaged pupils, ensuring no one falls behind
- Extensive enrichment opportunities including trips, music, arts and sports that are accessible to all pupils
Areas for Improvement
- Some pupils occasionally struggle to articulate their learning verbally as effectively as they demonstrate it in their workbooks
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met. Leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, concerns are actively identified and acted upon, and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Choir, music lessons, publishing opportunities, parkour area, trips to opera house, varied trips and visits
Whiston Worrygoose Junior and Infant School is a high-performing school where pupils achieve well above national averages in reading, writing and mathematics, with disadvantaged pupils outperforming their non-disadvantaged peers nationally. The school has a strong culture of safeguarding, excellent behaviour, and a comprehensive curriculum tailored to meet all pupils' needs.
At a Glance
14.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 97% to 93%. Maths has declined from 100% to 93%. Writing has remained stable at around 93%.
Class Sizes
28.5
Avg class size
30.0
Infant (KS1)
31.0
KS2
6
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
115%
Over capacity
241 pupils
210 capacity
31 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Rotherham
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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)
Inspection History(104)
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.45734%
Overall absence
8.74317%
Persistent absence
183
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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