Thurcroft Junior Academy
URN: 138357 • Rotherham S66 9DD
Overview
- Name
- Thurcroft Junior Academy
- URN
- 138357
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- ASTON COMMUNITY EDUCATION TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 57.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Ruth Stone (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01709543194
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Green Arbour Road, Rotherham S66 9DD
Summary
Thurcroft Junior Academy is a mixed primary academy located in Rotherham, serving 291 pupils with a capacity of 280. The school is dedicated to providing high-quality learning and teaching, ensuring that every child reaches their full potential, regardless of their background or abilities. The academy's mission, "Joir en bien" (Take joy in good), reflects its commitment to inclusivity and mutual respect within the school community.
The curriculum at Thurcroft closely follows the National Curriculum, with a strong emphasis on history. Pupils engage in a structured learning journey that includes thematic big questions and collaborative activities, fostering critical thinking and discussion. The school utilizes a variety of resources to enhance learning and encourages students to document their progress through creative projects, such as double-page spreads in history books.
Thurcroft Junior Academy also prioritises the promotion of British values, including democracy, individual liberty, and mutual respect. The school actively collaborates with the local community to support students in becoming responsible members of society, while ensuring their welfare and safeguarding are paramount. For more information, visit their website at www.thurcroftacademy.org.
The curriculum at Thurcroft closely follows the National Curriculum, with a strong emphasis on history. Pupils engage in a structured learning journey that includes thematic big questions and collaborative activities, fostering critical thinking and discussion. The school utilizes a variety of resources to enhance learning and encourages students to document their progress through creative projects, such as double-page spreads in history books.
Thurcroft Junior Academy also prioritises the promotion of British values, including democracy, individual liberty, and mutual respect. The school actively collaborates with the local community to support students in becoming responsible members of society, while ensuring their welfare and safeguarding are paramount. For more information, visit their website at www.thurcroftacademy.org.
Useful links
- Visit Trust Website (other)
- Juniper Websites (other)
- Initial Teacher Training (other)
- Please could you bring in any used tin cans into school for our reycycling art project by Thursday 23rd October.If possible, please tape up the sharp edge around the rim before bringing it to school so they are safe for the children to paint. Thank you! (other)
- We are still searching for jam/sauce/coffee jars large or small with lids. Please hand them to the year 4 teachers or drop off at reception for a year 4 science project. Please ensure that they are washed and the labels have been rubbed off. Thank you! (other)
- This week in science, the flamingos enjoyed making their own blood to show the different components that make up blood. (other)
- In Science we have been learning about what makes up the blood. We re-created our own version of blood this afternoon! (other)
- Year 6 have been focussing their art work on Henry Moore this half term - take at look at our new display (other)
- Penguin class have been working really hard this week to master multiplying and diving by 10 and 100 (other)
- Facebook (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Thorpe Hesley Primary School (81.6)
- Brampton Ellis CofE Primary School (79.0)
- Thorpe Hesley Primary School (76.6)
- Sitwell Infant School (72.7)
- Flanderwell Primary School (71.2)
Key details
- LA
- Rotherham
- Age range
- 7 - 11
- Boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- ASTON COMMUNITY EDUCATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 280
- Pupils
- 291
- Boys
- 148
- Girls
- 143
- FSM %
- 45.70
- Open date
- 2012-07-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2018-07-03
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 291 | 148 | 143 | 280 | 45.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 274 | 137 | 137 | 280 | 45.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 276 | 139 | 137 | 280 | 40.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 276 | 139 | 137 | 280 | 40.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 261 | 135 | 126 | 280 | 41.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 270 | 157 | 113 | 280 | 35.60 |
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