Herringthorpe Infant School vs Sitwell Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 701 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Herringthorpe Infant School
Rotherham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
281 students
Sitwell Junior School
Rotherham · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
302 students
| Measure | Herringthorpe Infant School Rotherham, Yorkshire and the Humber | Sitwell Junior School Rotherham, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 48 Lower 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #819 of 1,636 | #401 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #8518 of 15,697 | #4293 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 281 | 302 |
| Pupils on roll | 281 | 302 |
| Free school meals | 21.7% | 17.5% |
| Capacity filled | 92.1% | 100.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 11% |
| 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.herringthorpeinfantschool.co.uk | www.sitwelljunior.uk |
The verdict
- •Sitwell Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.9 vs 47.6).
- •Sitwell Junior School is the larger school with 302 students compared with 281.
- •Herringthorpe Infant School is a local authority school while Sitwell 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 Herringthorpe Infant School better than Sitwell Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Sitwell Junior School ranks higher (67.9 vs 47.6 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 Herringthorpe Infant School and Sitwell Junior School?
About 701 m in a straight line, between Rotherham and Rotherham in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Herringthorpe Infant School: 281. Sitwell Junior School: 302. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Herringthorpe Infant School and Sitwell Junior School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Herringthorpe Infant School is 819th of 1,636 and Sitwell Junior School is 401st of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).