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 open primary schools. Of the 95 with a published Ofsted inspection, 11 (12%) held a historic grade of Outstanding and 87% held Good or Outstanding — these are the last single-word grades from before Ofsted retired them on 10 November 2025 (how we treat Ofsted data). On our composite Schools Near Me score, Whiston Worrygoose Junior and Infant School currently leads the local rankings. Closed schools are excluded from every list on this page.

Use the ranked table below to compare schools side by side, then open any school for the full picture. Application deadlines in Rotherham follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry, with offers on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

96
Total schools
11
Outstanding (historic grade)
12%
of inspected schools (pre-Nov-2025)
60%
Avg KS2 SATs
33
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted (historic) 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

Ranked by the Schools Near Me score. Ofsted grades shown are each school's last single-word grade from before 10 November 2025, when Ofsted retired single-word overall judgements — they are historic and not comparable to the new report cards. How we use Ofsted data. Closed schools are excluded.

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary schools are there in Rotherham?
There are 96 open primary schools in Rotherham (closed schools are excluded). 11 of the 95 with a published inspection held a historic Ofsted grade of Outstanding (the last single-word grade before single-word grades were retired on 10 November 2025).
What are the best-rated primary schools in Rotherham?
On our Schools Near Me score, the top-ranked primary school in Rotherham is Whiston Worrygoose Junior and Infant School. The full ranked table above lists the top 20 schools with their score and last historic Ofsted grade. We never list closed schools.
How is the Schools Near Me score calculated?
The Schools Near Me score is a 0–100 composite combining the school's last historic Ofsted grade, published exam and assessment results, attendance and pupil–teacher ratio. It is not an Ofsted rating. Full methodology: https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#score
Are Ofsted single-word grades still current in Rotherham?
No. Ofsted retired single-word overall grades (Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate) on 10 November 2025 and replaced them with report cards. Any single-word grade shown on this page is the school's last historic grade from before that date and is not comparable to the new report cards. See https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#ofsted
How do I apply for a school place in Rotherham?
Primary and secondary applications in Rotherham are coordinated by the local authority on the national timetable: apply by 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and by 15 January for Reception primary entry, with offers on 1 March and 16 April respectively. Check the Rotherham council website for local forms and any in-year rules.

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.