Rockingham Junior and Infant School
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Roughwood Road Wingfield Estate Rotherham S61 4HY |
| Phone | 01709740266 |
| Reference Number | 145740 |
Rockingham Junior and Infant School is performing well overall, achieving a good rating across all inspected areas and outstanding in early years provision. The school has established a positive culture with high aspirations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Relationships between staff and pupils are warm and supportive, creating an environment where pupils feel safe and happy to attend school. Notable strengths include the ambitious curriculum and the well-planned 'profound learning experiences' that engage students beyond traditional classroom learning. However, the school faces some challenges, particularly in the consistency of curriculum planning across certain subjects, such as science. Some pupils struggle with recalling knowledge from previous years, and those at the early stages of reading face difficulties due to their lessons not aligning with their phonics knowledge. Additionally, there is a lack of understanding among pupils regarding fundamental British values and cultural diversity, which needs to be addressed to better prepare them for modern British life.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 325 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 45.85%
Girls: 54.15% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 32.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 5.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 24.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 32.2 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13 | 16 | 29 |
| 2 | 18 | 18 | 36 |
| 3 | 19 | 20 | 39 |
| 4 | 15 | 23 | 38 |
| 5 | 14 | 27 | 41 |
| 6 | 21 | 22 | 43 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 88.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.2% |
| African | 1.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% |
| Indian | 1.2% |
| Asian, Other | 1.2% |
| White & Asian | 0.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.6% |
| White, Other | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 21 Sep 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 21 Sep 2022 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- Warm and caring relationships between adults and pupils
- High aspirations for all pupils, including those with SEND
- Ambitious curriculum that engages pupils
- Outstanding early years provision with well-designed activities
- Effective support for pupils' emotional health and well-being
- Regular training and support for staff
- Involvement in leadership roles for pupils
- Effective safeguarding arrangements
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent curriculum planning in a small number of subjects, particularly science
- Limited opportunities for pupils to practice knowledge from previous years
- Struggling readers unable to keep up in phonics lessons due to misaligned resources
- Weak understanding of fundamental British values and cultural differences
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 46% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 0% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 102 | ||
| Maths | 99 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.2 | ||
| Writing | 4.9 | ||
| Maths | 1.7 |
How many students meet the standards
Sample
UnlockAverage Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
Sample
UnlockProgress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
Sample
UnlockUnlock Premium
Get percentile rankings, historic result charts, admissions data, and post-GCSE destinations for every school.
£9.99 one-off payment. Lifetime access, no subscription.
Unlock for £9.992025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 10 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 4 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Roughwood Primary School
Roughwood Road, Kimberworth Park, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S61 3HL |
0.54 miles |
|
Greasbrough Primary School
Munsbrough Rise, Greasbrough, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S61 4RB |
0.6 miles |
|
Redscope Primary School
Kimberworth Park Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S61 3JT |
0.78 miles |
|
St Bede's Catholic Primary School
Wortley Road, Kimberworth, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S61 1PD |
1.14 miles |
|
Kimberworth Community Primary School
Kimberworth Road, Kimberworth, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S61 1HE |
1.41 miles |
|
Thornhill Primary School
Clough Bank, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S61 1TD |
1.42 miles |
|
Rawmarsh Ashwood Primary School
Ashwood Road, Parkgate, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S62 6HT |
1.65 miles |
|
Meadow View Primary School
Meadowhall Road, Kimberworth, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S61 2JD |
1.65 miles |
|
Ferham Primary School
Ferham Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S61 1AP |
1.67 miles |
|
Monkwood Primary School
Estate Road, Rawmarsh, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S62 7JD |
1.78 miles |
|
Eastwood Village Primary School
Eldon Road, Eastwood Village, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S65 1RD |
1.97 miles |
|
St Ann's Primary School
St Leonard's Road, Eastwood, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S65 1PD |
2.04 miles |
|
Blackburn Primary School
Baring Road, Blackburn, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S61 2BU |
2.05 miles |
|
Rawmarsh Nursery School
Barbers Crescent, Rotherham, S62 6AD |
2.06 miles |
|
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Green Lane, Rawmarsh, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S62 6JY |
2.08 miles |
|
Thorpe Hesley Primary School
Upper Wortley Road, Thorpe Hesley, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S61 2PL |
2.1 miles |
|
Rawmarsh Thorogate Junior and Infant School
Thorogate, Rawmarsh, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S62 7HS |
2.17 miles |
|
Rawmarsh Rosehill Junior School
Kilnhurst Road, Rawmarsh, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S62 5QH |
2.24 miles |
|
Coleridge Primary
Coleridge Road, Eastwood, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S65 1LW |
2.28 miles |
|
Rawmarsh Ryecroft Infant School
South Street, Rawmarsh, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S62 5QW |
2.34 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Wingfield Academy
Wingfield Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S61 4AU |
0.34 miles |
|
Winterhill School
High Street, Kimberworth, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S61 2BD |
1.4 miles |
|
Abbey School
Little Common Lane, Kimberworth, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S61 2RA |
1.45 miles |
|
Rawmarsh Community School
Monkwood Road, Rawmarsh, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S62 7GA |
1.76 miles |
|
Kelford School
Oakdale Road, Kimberworth, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S61 2NU |
1.78 miles |
|
RNN Group
Town Centre Campus, Eastwood Lane, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S65 1EG |
2.01 miles |
|
Clifton Community School
Middle Lane, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S65 2SN |
2.39 miles |
|
Thomas Rotherham College
Moorgate Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S60 2BE |
2.75 miles |
|
Hinde House 2-16 Academy
Shiregreen Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S5 6AG |
2.87 miles |
|
Chapeltown Academy
Hydra Business Park, Nether Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S35 9ZX |
2.95 miles |
|
Oakwood High School
Moorgate Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S60 2UH |
3.05 miles |
|
Lift Firth Park
Fircroft Avenue, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S5 0SD |
3.12 miles |
|
Ecclesfield School
Chapeltown Road, Ecclesfield, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S35 9WD |
3.24 miles |
|
Saint Pius X Catholic High School A Specialist School in Humanities
Wath Wood Road, Wath-upon-Dearne, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S63 7PQ |
3.25 miles |
|
St Bernard's Catholic High School
Herringthorpe Valley Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S65 3BE |
3.28 miles |
|
Swinton Academy
East Avenue, Swinton, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, S64 8JW |
3.35 miles |
|
Wath Academy
Sandygate, Wath-on-Dearne, Rotherham, S63 7NW |
3.44 miles |
|
Brinsworth Academy
Brinsworth Road, Brinsworth, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S60 5EJ |
3.5 miles |
|
Thrybergh Academy
Park Lane, Thrybergh, Rotherham, S65 4BP |
3.67 miles |
|
Longley Park Sixth Form Academy
Horninglow Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S5 6SG |
3.7 miles |