Is Whiston Worrygoose Junior and Infant School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 21 April 2026 under its report-card framework and graded seven areas at Strong standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 1st of 95 primary schools in Rotherham. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Whiston Worrygoose Junior and Infant School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 93% of pupils at Whiston Worrygoose Junior and Infant School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Whiston Worrygoose Junior and Infant School?

Applications for Reception places at Whiston Worrygoose Junior and Infant School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Whiston Worrygoose Junior and Infant School

Hall Close Avenue, Whiston, Rotherham, S60 4AG

Local ranking1st of 95 primary schools in Rotherham

Ofsted: Strong

Primary

Phase

210

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 21 April 2026. Figures last updated 30 July 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 21 April 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Strong standard
Curriculum & teaching: Strong standard
Attendance & behaviour: Strong standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Strong standard
Leadership & governance: Strong standard
Inclusion: Strong standard
Early years: Strong standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 93.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 30.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 93.0%
Writing (Expected): 93.0%
Maths (Expected): 93.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 93.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 113.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 113.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 111.0
Cohort Size: 30

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 239
Boys: 124 (51%)
Girls: 117 (49%)
Capacity: 210 (115% full)
SEND: 15.5%
FSM Eligible: 18.4%
EAL: 14.6%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.8%
SEN Support: 11.7%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 23.9:1
Teachers (FTE): 9.8
Budget per Pupil: £8,333/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.5% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 8.7% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 57.2%
Asian Pakistani: 25.0%
White Other: 4.2%
Asian Indian: 3.4%
Mixed White & Asian: 2.5%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 1.7%
Mixed Other: 1.3%
Asian Other: 1.3%

57.2%

White British

25.0%

Asian Pakistani

4.2%

White Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01709541878

enquiries@wwg.wwpat.org

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Hall Close Avenue

Rotherham, Yorkshire and the Humber

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Administrative

URN: 140116
UKPRN: 10043081
Establishment No.: 2111
Trust: WHITE WOODS PRIMARY ACADEMY TRUST

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