Herringthorpe Junior School vs Sitwell Nursery & Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 754 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Herringthorpe Junior School
Rotherham · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
354 students
Sitwell Nursery & Infant School
Rotherham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
221 students
| Measure | Herringthorpe Junior School Rotherham, Yorkshire and the Humber | Sitwell Nursery & Infant School Rotherham, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 79 Top 25% | 82 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #203 of 1,636 | #154 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #2383 of 15,697 | #1857 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–7 |
| Students | 354 | 221 |
| Pupils on roll | 354 | 221 |
| Free school meals | 32.2% | 9.7% |
| Capacity filled | 98.3% | 93.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 85% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 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.herringthorpejuniors.com/ | www.sitwellinfantschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Sitwell Nursery & Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (82.1 vs 78.5).
- •Herringthorpe Junior School is the larger school with 354 students compared with 221.
- •Herringthorpe Junior School is a academy school while Sitwell Nursery & Infant School is a local authority 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 Junior School better than Sitwell Nursery & Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Sitwell Nursery & Infant School ranks higher (82.1 vs 78.5 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 Junior School and Sitwell Nursery & Infant School?
About 754 m in a straight line, between Rotherham and Rotherham in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Herringthorpe Junior School: 354. Sitwell Nursery & Infant School: 221. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Herringthorpe Junior School and Sitwell Nursery & Infant School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Herringthorpe Junior School is 203rd of 1,636 and Sitwell Nursery & Infant School is 154th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).