Herringthorpe Junior School vs Whiston Junior and Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.4 km 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
Whiston Junior and Infant School
Rotherham · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
191 students
| Measure | Herringthorpe Junior School Rotherham, Yorkshire and the Humber | Whiston Junior and Infant School Rotherham, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 79 Top 25% | 67 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #203 of 1,636 | #419 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #2383 of 15,697 | #4489 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 354 | 191 |
| Pupils on roll | 354 | 191 |
| Free school meals | 32.2% | 17.8% |
| Capacity filled | 98.3% | 91% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 85% | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 18% | 13% |
| 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.whistonjunior-infant.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Herringthorpe Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (78.5 vs 67.0).
- •Herringthorpe Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (85% vs 70%).
- •Herringthorpe Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (18% vs 13%).
- •Herringthorpe Junior School is the larger school with 354 students compared with 191.
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 Whiston Junior and Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Herringthorpe Junior School ranks higher (78.5 vs 67.0 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 Whiston Junior and Infant School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Rotherham and Rotherham in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Herringthorpe Junior School: 354. Whiston Junior and Infant School: 191. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Herringthorpe Junior School and Whiston Junior and Infant School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Herringthorpe Junior School is 203rd of 1,636 and Whiston Junior and Infant School is 419th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).