Badsley Primary School vs Herringthorpe Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 943 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Badsley Primary School
Rotherham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
548 students
Herringthorpe Junior School
Rotherham · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
354 students
| Measure | Badsley Primary School Rotherham, Yorkshire and the Humber | Herringthorpe Junior School Rotherham, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 10 Lower 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1577 of 1,636 | #203 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #15223 of 15,697 | #2383 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 548 | 354 |
| Pupils on roll | 548 | 354 |
| Free school meals | 58.4% | 32.2% |
| Capacity filled | 87% | 98.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 39% | 85% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 1% | 18% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Rotherham | Rotherham |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.badsleyprimary.org | www.herringthorpejuniors.com/ |
The verdict
- •Herringthorpe Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (78.5 vs 10.3).
- •Herringthorpe Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (85% vs 39%).
- •Herringthorpe Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (18% vs 1%).
- •Badsley Primary School is the larger school with 548 students compared with 354.
- •Badsley Primary School is a local authority school while Herringthorpe Junior School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Badsley Primary School better than Herringthorpe Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Herringthorpe Junior School ranks higher (78.5 vs 10.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Badsley Primary School and Herringthorpe Junior School?
About 943 m in a straight line, between Rotherham and Rotherham in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Badsley Primary School: 548. Herringthorpe Junior School: 354. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Badsley Primary School and Herringthorpe Junior School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Badsley Primary School is 1577th of 1,636 and Herringthorpe Junior School is 203rd of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).