Located in Rotherham, Herringthorpe Infant School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 3 to 7. The school is a community school 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.
Herringthorpe Infant School currently has around 291 pupils on roll, which is about 95% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.9% boys and 47.1% girls. Around 23.0% 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 6.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 19.4%.
The school has a diverse intake, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 45%. pakistani pupils make up about 38.1%
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Chatterton Drive, Rotherham, S65 2JW |
| Website: | http://www.herringthorpeinfantschool.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01709828959 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Rotherham |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Nicola Kitchen |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 106851 |
Ofsted inspection date: 17/06/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 7 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 305 |
| Number of Pupils: | 291 |
| Number of Boys: | 154 |
| Number of Girls: | 137 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.1% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 19.4% | 8.2% |
| White British | 45.00% | 131 |
| Pakistani | 38.10% | 111 |
| White and Asian | 3.80% | 11 |
| Indian | 2.70% | 8 |
| White and Black African | 1.70% | 5 |
| Other White | 1.40% | 4 |
| African | 1.40% | 4 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.40% | 4 |
| Other Asian | 1.00% | 3 |
| Chinese | 1.00% | 3 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.70% | 2 |
| Other Mixed | 0.70% | 2 |
| Unclassified | 0.70% | 2 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.30% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arnold Nursery School The Arnold Centre , Goldsmith Road S65 2LY | - not rated | 1,145 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herringthorpe Infant School Chatterton Drive , Herringthorpe S65 2JW | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Herringthorpe Junior School Chatterton Drive , S65 2JW | - not rated | 65 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Herringthorpe Junior School Chatterton Drive , S65 2JW | - not rated | 65 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sitwell Junior School Grange Road , S60 3LA | - not rated | 766 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sitwell Nursery & Infant School Grange Road , S60 3LA | - not rated | 766 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Bernard's Catholic High School, Specialist School for the Arts and Applied Learning Herringthorpe Valley Road , S65 3BE | - not rated | 471 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernard's Catholic High School Herringthorpe Valley Road , S65 3BE | 3out of 4 | 471 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood High School Moorgate Road , S60 2UH | - not rated | 1,428 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood High School Moorgate Road , S60 2UH | 3out of 4 | 1,428 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton Community School Middle Lane , S65 2SN | - not rated | 1,658 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 1,681 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Rotherham College Moorgate Road , S60 2BE | - not rated | 1,684 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| RNN Group Town Centre Campus , Eastwood Lane S65 1EG | - not rated | 2,269 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rudston Preparatory School 59-63 Broom Road , S60 2SW | - not rated | 1,020 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| ROTHERHAM OPPORTUNITIES COLLEGE My Place , Rotherham S65 1PH | - not rated | 1,020 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellern Mede Moorgate School 136 Moorgate Road , S60 3AZ | - not rated | 1,388 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newman School East Bawtry Road , S60 3LX | - not rated | 1,496 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whiston Grange School East Bawtry Road , Whiston S60 3LX | - not rated | 1,496 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.