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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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