Herringthorpe Infant School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Rotherham, Yorkshire and the Humber S65 2JW · Rotherham
#819 of 1,636 primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber
#8518 of 15,697 nationally
About Herringthorpe Infant School
Herringthorpe Infant School is a local authority primary located in Rotherham, in the Rotherham local authority of Yorkshire and the Humber, England. It caters for Ages 3–7. In 2025 it enrolled 281 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 47.6 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of primary schools in England and 819th of 1,636 ranked primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (48th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 281; capacity filled 92.1%.
There are 89 schools in Rotherham; Herringthorpe Infant School ranks 37th of 88 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)–
- KS2: higher standard (20%)–
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)21.7%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Herringthorpe Infant School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 281
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 21.7%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 92.1%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
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Schools near Herringthorpe Infant School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Herringthorpe Junior School
Rotherham · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
354 students · 60 m away
St Bernard's Catholic High School
Rotherham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
818 students · 431 m away
Sitwell Nursery & Infant School
Rotherham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
221 students · 701 m away
Sitwell Junior School
Rotherham · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
302 students · 701 m away
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Rotherham · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
211 students · 933 m away
Badsley Primary School
Rotherham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
548 students · 994 m away
Broom Valley Community School
Rotherham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
401 students · 1.1 km away
Oakwood High School
Rotherham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,067 students · 1.3 km away
Whiston Junior and Infant School
Rotherham · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
191 students · 1.4 km away
Clifton Community School
Rotherham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,146 students · 1.5 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Market Weighton Infant School
Market Weighton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
281 students
Burlington Junior School
Bridlington · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
282 students
Brough Primary School
Brough · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
282 students
Boroughbridge Primary School
York · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
280 students
Long Toft Primary School
Doncaster · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
282 students
Thornhill Lees Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School
Dewsbury · Local authority primary · Ages 2–7
284 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Herringthorpe Infant School a good school?
Herringthorpe Infant School has a Success Index (England) of 47.6 out of 100 (Lower 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #819 of 1,636 in Yorkshire and the Humber. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Herringthorpe Infant School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Herringthorpe Infant School ranks #819 of 1,636 primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber and #8518 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Herringthorpe Infant School?
Herringthorpe Infant School had 281 students in 2025.
Is Herringthorpe Infant School a primary school or a secondary school?
Herringthorpe Infant School is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–7. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Herringthorpe Infant School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Herringthorpe Infant School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.