Best Primary Schools in Rotherham 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 96 schools across Rotherham. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Rotherham has 96 primary schools, of which 11 (11%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 72 rated Good — 86% of primary schools in Rotherham are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Whiston Worrygoose Junior and Infant School currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in Rotherham follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

96
Total schools
11
Outstanding
11%
Outstanding rate
60%
Avg KS2 SATs
33
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 Whiston Worrygoose Junior and Infant School
Primary
 Outstanding 94 View school
🥈 Woodsetts Primary School
Primary
 Good 90 View school
🥉 Aston Fence Junior and Infant School
Primary
 Outstanding 89 View school
4. St Alban's CofE (Aided) Primary School
Primary
 Good 89 View school
5. Flanderwell Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 82 View school
6. Coleridge Primary
Primary
 Outstanding 81 View school
7. Wales Primary School
Primary
 Good 81 View school
8. Todwick Primary School
Primary
 Good 81 View school
9. Roughwood Primary School
Primary
 Good 81 View school
10. Rawmarsh Ryecroft Infant School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
11. Aston Hall Junior and Infant School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
12. Brampton Cortonwood Infant School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
13. Anston Park Infant School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
14. Kiveton Park Infant School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
15. Bramley Sunnyside Junior School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
16. Swallownest Primary School
Primary
 Good 79 View school
17. Wickersley Northfield Primary School
Primary
 Good 79 View school
18. Thorpe Hesley Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 79 View school
19. Aston All Saints CofE (A) Primary School
Primary
 Good 78 View school
20. Wath Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Good 78 View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary schools are there in Rotherham?
There are 96 primary schools in Rotherham, of which 11 (11%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
What are the best schools in Rotherham?
Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Rotherham is Whiston Worrygoose Junior and Infant School. See the full ranked list above.
How do I apply for a school place in Rotherham?
Primary and secondary school applications in Rotherham are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Rotherham council website for application forms and deadlines.
What is the average Ofsted rating in Rotherham?
11% of primary schools in Rotherham are rated Outstanding and 75% are rated Good. 72.2% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.