Whiston Worrygoose Junior and Infant School
URN: 140116 • Rotherham S60 4AG
Overview
- Name
- Whiston Worrygoose Junior and Infant School
- URN
- 140116
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- WHITE WOODS PRIMARY ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 71.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Vanessa Hill (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01709541878
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Hall Close Avenue, Rotherham S60 4AG
Summary
Whiston Worrygoose Junior and Infant School is a mixed primary academy located in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, with a current enrolment of 239 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 210. The school is part of the White Woods Primary Academy Trust and aims to provide a world-class education that fosters a lifelong love of learning. The ethos of the school is encapsulated in the values of exploration, learning, and inspiration, ensuring that every child feels valued and confident in their abilities.
The curriculum at Whiston Worrygoose is designed to be engaging and comprehensive, covering a wide range of subjects including writing, history, geography, and physical education. The school also places a strong emphasis on personal development, character education, and leadership opportunities for students, such as the Junior Leadership Team and Eco Leaders.
Support services are available for pupils, including SEND provisions and wellbeing initiatives. The school encourages parental involvement and offers various resources such as a virtual library and wrap-around care. For families eligible for assistance, 16.5% of pupils are registered for free school meals, reflecting the school's commitment to inclusivity and community support.
The curriculum at Whiston Worrygoose is designed to be engaging and comprehensive, covering a wide range of subjects including writing, history, geography, and physical education. The school also places a strong emphasis on personal development, character education, and leadership opportunities for students, such as the Junior Leadership Team and Eco Leaders.
Support services are available for pupils, including SEND provisions and wellbeing initiatives. The school encourages parental involvement and offers various resources such as a virtual library and wrap-around care. For families eligible for assistance, 16.5% of pupils are registered for free school meals, reflecting the school's commitment to inclusivity and community support.
Useful links
- Sports Coaches (other)
- Early Years (other)
- Administer Site (other)
- English Hub @ Whiston Worrygoose (other)
- Learners First - Initial Teacher Training (other)
- Phonics & Early Reading Programme (Little Wandle) (other)
- School Jotter (other)
- school website (other)
- Webanywhere (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
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- WHITE WOODS PRIMARY ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 239
- Boys
- 118
- Girls
- 121
- FSM %
- 16.50
- Open date
- 2013-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2021-10-07
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- South Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 239 | 118 | 121 | 210 | 16.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 235 | 125 | 110 | 210 | 15.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 240 | 120 | 120 | 210 | 13.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 240 | 120 | 120 | 210 | 13.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 245 | 121 | 124 | 210 | 14.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 260 | 135 | 125 | 210 | 14.10 |
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