Herringthorpe Junior School vs St Bernard's Catholic High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 415 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
St Bernard's Catholic High School
Rotherham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
818 students
| Measure | Herringthorpe Junior School Rotherham, Yorkshire and the Humber | St Bernard's Catholic High School Rotherham, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 79 Top 25% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #203 of 1,636 | #100 of 366 |
| National rank | #2383 of 15,697 | #1385 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 354 | 818 |
| Pupils on roll | 354 | 818 |
| Free school meals | 32.2% | 23.2% |
| Capacity filled | 98.3% | 112.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 85% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 18% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 48.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 42.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 66.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.08 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Rotherham | Rotherham |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.herringthorpejuniors.com/ | www.sbch.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Herringthorpe Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (78.5 vs 62.0).
- •St Bernard's Catholic High School is the larger school with 818 students compared with 354.
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 St Bernard's Catholic High School?
On the Success Index (England), Herringthorpe Junior School ranks higher (78.5 vs 62.0 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 St Bernard's Catholic High School?
About 415 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. St Bernard's Catholic High School: 818. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Herringthorpe Junior School and St Bernard's Catholic High School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Herringthorpe Junior School is 203rd of 1,636 and St Bernard's Catholic High School is 100th of 366 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).