Best 3 Primary schools in Rotherham – comparison

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We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of primary schools: Aston Fence Junior and Infant School (Primary) in Sheffield; Coleridge Primary (Primary) in Rotherham; Whiston Worrygoose Junior and Infant School (Primary) in Rotherham — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Aston Fence Junior and Infant School, Coleridge Primary and Whiston Worrygoose Junior and Infant School. They are primary phase and community school, academy sponsor led and academy converter type located around Sheffield, South Yorkshire and Rotherham, South Yorkshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Aston Fence Junior and Infant School), published Apr 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Aston Fence Junior and Infant School (Apr 2024). average roll around ≈ 250, combined total ≈ 700, typical FSM 25–30%, range 10–15%–55–60%; spread across trusts such as CENTRAL LEARNING PARTNERSHIP TRUST and White Woods Primary Academy Trust.

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Attribute	Aston Fence Junior and Infant School S13 9ZD	Coleridge Primary S65 1LW	Whiston Worrygoose Junior and Infant School S60 4AG
Phase / Type	Primary • Community school	Primary • Academy sponsor led	Primary • Academy converter
Location	Sheffield South Yorkshire S13 9ZD	Rotherham South Yorkshire S65 1LW	Rotherham South Yorkshire S60 4AG
Latest Ofsted	1 25 Apr 2024	1 30 Nov 2022	1 17 Nov 2021
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 250 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 250 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	55–60% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	210	210	210
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Rotherham (372)	CENTRAL LEARNING PARTNERSHIP TRUST	White Woods Primary Academy Trust
Website	www.astonfence.co.uk	www.coleridgeprimary.org	www.whistonworrygoose.com
Telephone	01142692688	01709828988	01709541878
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Aston Fence Junior and Infant School

S13 9ZD

Phase / Type: Primary • Community school
Location: Sheffield
South Yorkshire
S13 9ZD
Ofsted: 1 25 Apr 2024
Pupils: ≈ 200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Rotherham (372)
Website: www.astonfence.co.uk
Telephone: 01142692688

Coleridge Primary

S65 1LW

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Rotherham
South Yorkshire
S65 1LW
Ofsted: 1 30 Nov 2022
Pupils: ≈ 250 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 55–60% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: CENTRAL LEARNING PARTNERSHIP TRUST
Website: www.coleridgeprimary.org
Telephone: 01709828988

Whiston Worrygoose Junior and Infant School

S60 4AG

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Rotherham
South Yorkshire
S60 4AG
Ofsted: 1 17 Nov 2021
Pupils: ≈ 250 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: White Woods Primary Academy Trust
Website: www.whistonworrygoose.com
Telephone: 01709541878

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.