Sitwell Nursery & Infant School vs Whiston Junior and Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 660 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sitwell Nursery & Infant School
Rotherham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
221 students
Whiston Junior and Infant School
Rotherham · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
191 students
| Measure | Sitwell Nursery & Infant School Rotherham, Yorkshire and the Humber | Whiston Junior and Infant School Rotherham, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 82 Top 25% | 67 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #154 of 1,636 | #419 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #1857 of 15,697 | #4489 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 221 | 191 |
| Pupils on roll | 221 | 191 |
| Free school meals | 9.7% | 17.8% |
| Capacity filled | 93.6% | 91% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 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.sitwellinfantschool.co.uk | www.whistonjunior-infant.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Sitwell Nursery & Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (82.1 vs 67.0).
- •Sitwell Nursery & Infant School is the larger school with 221 students compared with 191.
- •Sitwell Nursery & Infant School is a local authority school while Whiston Junior and Infant 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 Sitwell Nursery & Infant School better than Whiston Junior and Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Sitwell Nursery & Infant School ranks higher (82.1 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 Sitwell Nursery & Infant School and Whiston Junior and Infant School?
About 660 m in a straight line, between Rotherham and Rotherham in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Sitwell Nursery & Infant School: 221. Whiston Junior and Infant School: 191. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Sitwell Nursery & Infant School and Whiston Junior and Infant School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Sitwell Nursery & Infant School is 154th 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).