Sitwell Junior School vs Whiston Worrygoose Junior and Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 996 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sitwell Junior School
Rotherham · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
302 students
Whiston Worrygoose Junior and Infant School
Rotherham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
241 students
| Measure | Sitwell Junior School Rotherham, Yorkshire and the Humber | Whiston Worrygoose Junior and Infant School Rotherham, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 68 Top 50% | 92 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #401 of 1,636 | #47 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #4293 of 15,697 | #609 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 302 | 241 |
| Pupils on roll | 302 | 241 |
| Free school meals | 17.5% | 14.4% |
| Capacity filled | 100.7% | 114.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | 93% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 30% |
| 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.sitwelljunior.uk | www.whistonworrygoose.com |
The verdict
- •Whiston Worrygoose Junior and Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (91.8 vs 67.9).
- •Whiston Worrygoose Junior and Infant School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (93% vs 72%).
- •Whiston Worrygoose Junior and Infant School does better on ks2: higher standard (30% vs 11%).
- •Sitwell Junior School is the larger school with 302 students compared with 241.
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 Sitwell Junior School better than Whiston Worrygoose Junior and Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Whiston Worrygoose Junior and Infant School ranks higher (91.8 vs 67.9 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 Sitwell Junior School and Whiston Worrygoose Junior and Infant School?
About 996 m in a straight line, between Rotherham and Rotherham in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Sitwell Junior School: 302. Whiston Worrygoose Junior and Infant School: 241. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Sitwell Junior School and Whiston Worrygoose Junior and Infant School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Sitwell Junior School is 401st of 1,636 and Whiston Worrygoose Junior and Infant School is 47th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).