Schools in Rotherham, Yorkshire and the Humber (2025)
89 schools · 35,553 students · 74 academy, 15 local authority · median Pupils on roll 281.
Rotherham, in Yorkshire and the Humber, has 89 schools in England's 2025 data, together educating about 35,553 students. By level there are 75 primary, 13 secondary, 1 sixth form; by sector 74 academy, 15 local authority.
The median Pupils on roll across Rotherham's schools is 281, above the Yorkshire and the Humber median of 259. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
88 of the 89 schools qualify for the Success Index (England). The highest-scoring is St Alban's CofE (Aided) Primary School (95.3, top 5% of primary schools nationally), followed by Whiston Worrygoose Junior and Infant School (91.8, top 5% of primary schools nationally), and Wickersley Northfield Primary School (85.6, top 10% of primary schools nationally). 3 schools sit in the top 10% of England for their type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Wath Academy (2,104 students), Wickersley School and Sports College (1,984 students), Brinsworth Academy (1,389 students).
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Top 60 schools in Rotherham
Ordered by Success Index (England). Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and Yorkshire and the Humber. The remaining 28 ranked schools are listed below the table.
- 195St Alban's CofE (Aided) Primary SchoolRotherham · Academy Primary97% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 246 students
- 292Whiston Worrygoose Junior and Infant SchoolRotherham · Academy Primary93% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 241 students
- 386Wickersley Northfield Primary SchoolRotherham · Academy Primary77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 443 students
- 483St Gerard's Catholic Primary SchoolRotherham · Academy Primary79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 150 students
- 582Sitwell Nursery & Infant SchoolRotherham · Local authority Primary– · 221 students
- 681Bramley Sunnyside Infant SchoolRotherham · Local authority Primary– · 269 students
- 779Herringthorpe Junior SchoolRotherham · Academy Primary85% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 354 students
- 878Brinsworth Manor Infant SchoolRotherham · Academy Primary– · 160 students
- 974Ravenfield Primary AcademyRotherham · Academy Primary70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 201 students
- 1072Waverley Primary AcademyRotherham · Academy Primary69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 687 students
- 1171Wickersley School and Sports CollegeRotherham · Academy Secondary49.0 Attainment 8 · 1,984 students
- 1268Bramley Grange Primary SchoolRotherham · Academy Primary74% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 209 students
- 1368Sitwell Junior SchoolRotherham · Academy Primary72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 302 students
- 1467Whiston Junior and Infant SchoolRotherham · Academy Primary70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 191 students
- 1566Listerdale Primary AcademyRotherham · Academy Primary74% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 361 students
- 1665Our Lady and St Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolRotherham · Local authority Primary69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 225 students
- 1765Wath Church of England Primary SchoolRotherham · Academy Primary76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 423 students
- 1865Wentworth CofE Junior and Infant SchoolRotherham · Academy Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 105 students
- 1964St Bede's Catholic Primary SchoolRotherham · Academy Primary69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 347 students
- 2064Bramley Sunnyside Junior SchoolROTHERHAM · Academy Primary– · 331 students
- 2164Thorpe Hesley Primary SchoolRotherham · Academy Primary62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 580 students
- 2262Greasbrough Primary SchoolRotherham · Academy Primary72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 271 students
- 2362St Bernard's Catholic High SchoolRotherham · Academy Secondary48.9 Attainment 8 · 818 students
- 2461Brinsworth Howarth Primary SchoolRotherham · Academy Primary66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 181 students
- 2560Wath AcademyRotherham · Academy Secondary47.8 Attainment 8 · 2,104 students
- 2656Brinsworth Manor Junior SchoolRotherham · Academy Primary62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 235 students
- 2754Wingfield AcademyRotherham · Academy Secondary47.0 Attainment 8 · 990 students
- 2854Thurcroft Junior AcademyRotherham · Academy Primary76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 289 students
- 2954Rawmarsh Rosehill Junior SchoolRotherham · Local authority Primary73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 212 students
- 3053Goldthorpe Primary AcademyRotherham · Academy Primary68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 293 students
- 3152Redscope Primary SchoolRotherham · Academy Primary68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 417 students
- 3251Oakwood High SchoolRotherham · Academy Secondary47.5 Attainment 8 · 1,067 students
- 3351Roughwood Primary SchoolRotherham · Academy Primary81% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 262 students
- 3450Maltby Redwood AcademyRotherham · Academy Primary64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 202 students
- 3549St Mary's Catholic Primary SchoolRotherham · Academy Primary74% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 211 students
- 3648Highgate Primary AcademyRotherham · Academy Primary75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 327 students
- 3748Herringthorpe Infant SchoolRotherham · Local authority Primary– · 281 students
- 3847Flanderwell Primary SchoolRotherham · Academy Primary68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 395 students
- 3944Coleridge PrimaryRotherham · Academy Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 253 students
- 4043Brinsworth AcademyRotherham · Academy Secondary44.5 Attainment 8 · 1,389 students
- 4143Brampton Ellis CofE Primary SchoolRotherham · Academy Primary64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 441 students
- 4243Gooseacre Primary AcademyRotherham · Academy Primary69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 378 students
- 4343Lacewood Primary SchoolRotherham · Local authority Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 242 students
- 4442Brinsworth Whitehill Primary SchoolRotherham · Academy Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 292 students
- 4539Blackburn Primary SchoolRotherham · Local authority Primary57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 143 students
- 4639Maltby Lilly Hall AcademyRotherham · Academy Primary57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 452 students
- 4739Thrybergh Fullerton Church of England Primary AcademyRotherham · Academy Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 176 students
- 4838Saint Pius X Catholic High School A Specialist School in HumanitiesRotherham · Academy Secondary32% Free school meals · 687 students
- 4937Catcliffe Primary SchoolRotherham · Academy Primary55% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 145 students
- 5037Treeton Church of England Primary SchoolRotherham · Academy Primary61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 299 students
- 5136Monkwood Primary SchoolRotherham · Academy Primary56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 436 students
- 5236Carrfield Primary AcademyRotherham · Academy Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 282 students
- 5336Kimberworth Community Primary SchoolRotherham · Local authority Primary68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 246 students
- 5434Trinity Croft CofE Primary AcademyRotherham · Academy Primary60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 184 students
- 5531Wath Central Primary SchoolRotherham · Academy Primary58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 408 students
- 5631Maltby AcademyRotherham · Academy Secondary42.0 Attainment 8 · 1,096 students
- 5731Heather Garth Primary School AcademyRotherham · Academy Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 221 students
- 5830Astrea Academy DearneRotherham · Academy Secondary40.2 Attainment 8 · 1,071 students
- 5930Thornhill Primary SchoolRotherham · Local authority Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 316 students
- 6029The Hill Primary AcademyRotherham · Academy Primary64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 369 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Alban's CofE (Aided) Primary School Rotherham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 95.3 Top 5% | 97% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 246 |
| 2 | Whiston Worrygoose Junior and Infant School Rotherham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 91.8 Top 5% | 93% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 241 |
| 3 | Wickersley Northfield Primary School Rotherham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 85.6 Top 10% | 77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 443 |
| 4 | St Gerard's Catholic Primary School Rotherham · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 82.6 Top 25% | 79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 150 |
| 5 | Sitwell Nursery & Infant School Rotherham · Primary · Ages 3–7 | Local authority | 82.1 Top 25% | – | 221 |
| 6 | Bramley Sunnyside Infant School Rotherham · Primary · Ages 3–7 | Local authority | 81.1 Top 25% | – | 269 |
| 7 | Herringthorpe Junior School Rotherham · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 78.5 Top 25% | 85% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 354 |
| 8 | Brinsworth Manor Infant School Rotherham · Primary · Ages 3–7 | Academy | 77.9 Top 25% | – | 160 |
| 9 | Ravenfield Primary Academy Rotherham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 74.2 Top 25% | 70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 201 |
| 10 | Waverley Primary Academy Rotherham · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 71.9 Top 25% | 69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 687 |
| 11 | Wickersley School and Sports College Rotherham · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 70.8 Top 25% | 49.0 Attainment 8 | 1,984 |
| 12 | Bramley Grange Primary School Rotherham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 68.3 Top 50% | 74% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 209 |
| 13 | Sitwell Junior School Rotherham · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 67.9 Top 50% | 72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 302 |
| 14 | Whiston Junior and Infant School Rotherham · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 67.0 Top 50% | 70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 191 |
| 15 | Listerdale Primary Academy Rotherham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 66.2 Top 50% | 74% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 361 |
| 16 | Our Lady and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Rotherham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 64.9 Top 50% | 69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 225 |
| 17 | Wath Church of England Primary School Rotherham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 64.8 Top 50% | 76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 423 |
| 18 | Wentworth CofE Junior and Infant School Rotherham · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 64.6 Top 50% | 63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 105 |
| 19 | St Bede's Catholic Primary School Rotherham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 64.0 Top 50% | 69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 347 |
| 20 | Bramley Sunnyside Junior School ROTHERHAM · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 63.6 Top 50% | – | 331 |
| 21 | Thorpe Hesley Primary School Rotherham · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 63.6 Top 50% | 62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 580 |
| 22 | Greasbrough Primary School Rotherham · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 62.4 Top 50% | 72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 271 |
| 23 | St Bernard's Catholic High School Rotherham · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 62.0 Top 50% | 48.9 Attainment 8 | 818 |
| 24 | Brinsworth Howarth Primary School Rotherham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 61.0 Top 50% | 66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 181 |
| 25 | Wath Academy Rotherham · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 59.8 Top 50% | 47.8 Attainment 8 | 2,104 |
| 26 | Brinsworth Manor Junior School Rotherham · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 55.9 Top 50% | 62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 235 |
| 27 | Wingfield Academy Rotherham · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 53.9 Top 50% | 47.0 Attainment 8 | 990 |
| 28 | Thurcroft Junior Academy Rotherham · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 53.8 Top 50% | 76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 289 |
| 29 | Rawmarsh Rosehill Junior School Rotherham · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Local authority | 53.7 Top 50% | 73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 212 |
| 30 | Goldthorpe Primary Academy Rotherham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 53.2 Top 50% | 68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 293 |
| 31 | Redscope Primary School Rotherham · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 52.2 Top 50% | 68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 417 |
| 32 | Oakwood High School Rotherham · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 50.9 Top 50% | 47.5 Attainment 8 | 1,067 |
| 33 | Roughwood Primary School Rotherham · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 50.6 Top 50% | 81% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 262 |
| 34 | Maltby Redwood Academy Rotherham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 50.2 Lower 50% | 64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 202 |
| 35 | St Mary's Catholic Primary School Rotherham · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 49.3 Lower 50% | 74% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 211 |
| 36 | Highgate Primary Academy Rotherham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 48.3 Lower 50% | 75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 327 |
| 37 | Herringthorpe Infant School Rotherham · Primary · Ages 3–7 | Local authority | 47.6 Lower 50% | – | 281 |
| 38 | Flanderwell Primary School Rotherham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 47.4 Lower 50% | 68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 395 |
| 39 | Coleridge Primary Rotherham · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 43.7 Lower 50% | 67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 253 |
| 40 | Brinsworth Academy Rotherham · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 43.4 Lower 50% | 44.5 Attainment 8 | 1,389 |
| 41 | Brampton Ellis CofE Primary School Rotherham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 43.2 Lower 50% | 64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 441 |
| 42 | Gooseacre Primary Academy Rotherham · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 43.0 Lower 50% | 69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 378 |
| 43 | Lacewood Primary School Rotherham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 42.5 Lower 50% | 67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 242 |
| 44 | Brinsworth Whitehill Primary School Rotherham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 41.5 Lower 50% | 63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 292 |
| 45 | Blackburn Primary School Rotherham · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Local authority | 39.2 Lower 50% | 57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 143 |
| 46 | Maltby Lilly Hall Academy Rotherham · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 38.9 Lower 50% | 57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 452 |
| 47 | Thrybergh Fullerton Church of England Primary Academy Rotherham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 38.7 Lower 50% | 63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 176 |
| 48 | Saint Pius X Catholic High School A Specialist School in Humanities Rotherham · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 38.4 Lower 50% | 32% Free school meals | 687 |
| 49 | Catcliffe Primary School Rotherham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 37.3 Lower 50% | 55% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 145 |
| 50 | Treeton Church of England Primary School Rotherham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 36.6 Lower 50% | 61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 299 |
| 51 | Monkwood Primary School Rotherham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 36.4 Lower 50% | 56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 436 |
| 52 | Carrfield Primary Academy Rotherham · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 35.9 Lower 50% | 63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 282 |
| 53 | Kimberworth Community Primary School Rotherham · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Local authority | 35.9 Lower 50% | 68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 246 |
| 54 | Trinity Croft CofE Primary Academy Rotherham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 34.2 Lower 50% | 60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 184 |
| 55 | Wath Central Primary School Rotherham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 31.4 Lower 50% | 58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 408 |
| 56 | Maltby Academy Rotherham · Secondary · Ages 11–19 | Academy | 30.8 Lower 50% | 42.0 Attainment 8 | 1,096 |
| 57 | Heather Garth Primary School Academy Rotherham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 30.5 Lower 50% | 63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 221 |
| 58 | Astrea Academy Dearne Rotherham · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 29.8 Lower 50% | 40.2 Attainment 8 | 1,071 |
| 59 | Thornhill Primary School Rotherham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 29.7 Lower 50% | 63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 316 |
| 60 | The Hill Primary Academy Rotherham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 28.5 Lower 50% | 64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 369 |
More ranked schools in Rotherham
Ranked 61 to 88 by Success Index (England).
- 61.Thurcroft Infant School27.6
- 62.Rawmarsh Community School25.9
- 63.Winterhill School25.7
- 64.Rawmarsh Thorogate Junior and Infant School21.7
- 65.Broom Valley Community School20.6
- 66.St Joseph's Catholic Primary School20.5
- 67.High Greave Junior School20.3
- 68.Rawmarsh Ashwood Primary School19.8
- 69.Rawmarsh Sandhill Primary School19.7
- 70.Rawmarsh Ryecroft Infant School19.4
- 71.Maltby Manor Academy18.4
- 72.Wath Victoria Primary School18.1
- 73.East Dene Primary15.4
- 74.Rockingham Junior and Infant School15.4
- 75.Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School13.1
- 76.Eastwood Village Primary School11.6
- 77.Thrybergh Primary School10.7
- 78.Badsley Primary School10.3
- 79.Crags Community School9.9
- 80.Meadow View Primary School9.0
- 81.Canklow Woods Primary School8.5
- 82.Clifton Community School8.3
- 83.Highfield Farm Primary School8.2
- 84.Thrybergh Academy7.8
- 85.High Greave Infant School6.2
- 86.St Ann's Primary School6.0
- 87.Foljambe Primary School4.1
- 88.Ferham Primary School3.2
Other schools in Rotherham
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Pupils on roll, or a school type that is not scored.
Compare the top 4 schools in Rotherham side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Rotherham?
St Alban's CofE (Aided) Primary School is the highest-ranked school in Rotherham with a Success Index (England) of 95.3 out of 100 (Top 5% of primary schools in England).
How many schools are in Rotherham?
Rotherham has 89 schools (75 primary, 13 secondary, 1 sixth form) educating 35,553 students in 2025.
What is the typical Pupils on roll in Rotherham?
The median Pupils on roll across schools in Rotherham is 281. Number of pupils in the latest school census.