Brinsworth Whitehill Primary School, based in Rotherham, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Brinsworth Whitehill Primary School currently has around 295 pupils on roll, which is about 106% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 54.6% boys and 45.4% girls. Around 17.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 11.2%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (76.3%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Howlett Drive, Rotherham, S60 5HT |
| Website: | www.brinsworthwhitehill.org |
| Telephone: | 01709828242 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Rotherham |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Caroline Oxborough |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 143057 |
Ofsted inspection date: 12/07/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 277 |
| Number of Pupils: | 295 |
| Number of Boys: | 161 |
| Number of Girls: | 134 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 11.2% | 8.2% |
| White British | 76.30% | 225 |
| Pakistani | 8.50% | 25 |
| African | 3.70% | 11 |
| Unclassified | 2.40% | 7 |
| Other White | 2.00% | 6 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.70% | 5 |
| White and Black African | 1.70% | 5 |
| White and Asian | 1.70% | 5 |
| Indian | 1.00% | 3 |
| Other Mixed | 0.30% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.30% | 1 |
| Other Asian | 0.30% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brinsworth Howarth Primary School Whitehill Lane , Brinsworth S60 5JR | - not rated | 478 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brinsworth Howarth Primary School Whitehill Lane , Brinsworth S60 5JR | 3out of 4 | 478 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brinsworth Manor Junior School Brinsworth Lane , Brinsworth S60 5BX | 3out of 4 | 777 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brinsworth Manor Junior School Brinsworth Lane , Brinsworth S60 5BX | - not rated | 777 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brinsworth Manor Infant School Brinsworth Lane , Brinsworth S60 5BX | - not rated | 777 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brinsworth Academy Brinsworth Road , Brinsworth S60 5EJ | 3out of 4 | 907 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brinsworth Comprehensive School Brinsworth Road , Brinsworth S60 5EJ | - not rated | 907 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood High School Moorgate Road , S60 2UH | - not rated | 2,570 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood High School Moorgate Road , S60 2UH | 3out of 4 | 2,570 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park House School Bawtry Road , Tinsley S9 1WD | - not rated | 2,115 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Rotherham College Moorgate Road , S60 2BE | - not rated | 2,716 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Rotherham College Moorgate Road , S60 2BE | - not rated | 2,723 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Rotherham Road , Catcliffe S60 5SW | - not rated | 810 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside Rotherham Road , Catcliffe S60 5SW | - not rated | 810 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellern Mede Moorgate School 136 Moorgate Road , S60 3AZ | - not rated | 2,497 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newman School East Bawtry Road , S60 3LX | 2out of 4 | 2,726 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newman School East Bawtry Road , S60 3LX | - not rated | 2,797 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.