Sitwell Junior School
URN: 141060 • Rotherham S60 3LA
Overview
- Name
- Sitwell Junior School
- URN
- 141060
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- INSPIRE LEARNING TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 64.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jennifer Dawson (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01709531867
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Sitwell Junior School, Grange Road, Rotherham S60 3LA
Summary
Sitwell Junior School, located in Rotherham, is a mixed primary academy with a capacity of 300 pupils and currently serves 306 students. As part of the Inspire Learning Trust, the school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment that values diversity and promotes respect among its multicultural community. The school’s ethos is encapsulated in its vision of "Inspiring lives, creating possibilities, shaping futures," emphasizing the importance of developing pride and resilience in students.
The curriculum at Sitwell Junior School is designed to be engaging and creative, aiming to instill a love of learning in all pupils. The school focuses on providing rich educational experiences that allow children to apply their skills in various contexts. Collaboration with local schools, including Sitwell Infant School and Oakwood High School, enhances the learning opportunities available to students.
Support for pupils is a key priority, with provisions in place for special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and a strong emphasis on safeguarding and online safety. The school encourages parental involvement and offers resources to assist families in their children’s education, ensuring that every child is valued and supported in their learning journey.
The curriculum at Sitwell Junior School is designed to be engaging and creative, aiming to instill a love of learning in all pupils. The school focuses on providing rich educational experiences that allow children to apply their skills in various contexts. Collaboration with local schools, including Sitwell Infant School and Oakwood High School, enhances the learning opportunities available to students.
Support for pupils is a key priority, with provisions in place for special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and a strong emphasis on safeguarding and online safety. The school encourages parental involvement and offers resources to assist families in their children’s education, ensuring that every child is valued and supported in their learning journey.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- Prospectus (download)
- Latest Newsletter (download)
- Our Staff (download)
- Admissions (other)
- Welcome (other)
- Part of Inspire Learning Trust (other)
- Vacancies (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
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- INSPIRE LEARNING TRUST
- Capacity
- 300
- Pupils
- 306
- Boys
- 144
- Girls
- 162
- FSM %
- 15.00
- Open date
- 2014-07-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-05-12
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- South Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 306 | 144 | 162 | 300 | 15.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 300 | 142 | 158 | 300 | 16.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 305 | 157 | 148 | 300 | 15.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 305 | 157 | 148 | 300 | 15.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 303 | 156 | 147 | 300 | 15.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 312 | 158 | 154 | 300 | 12.80 |
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