Thurcroft Infant School
URN: 146866 • ROTHERHAM S66 9NT
Overview
- Name
- Thurcroft Infant School
- URN
- 146866
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- JAMES MONTGOMERY ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 43.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Tracy Harper (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01709542538
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Locksley Drive, ROTHERHAM S66 9NT
Summary
Thurcroft Infant School is a mixed primary academy located in Rotherham, catering to children aged 3 to 7 years. With a current enrolment of 242 pupils, the school prides itself on providing a nurturing environment where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential. Head Teacher Tracy Harper emphasizes the importance of high expectations and a commitment to academic success, regardless of individual starting points.
The school offers a curriculum designed to engage students through real-life learning experiences, fostering both academic and personal development. Thurcroft Infant School collaborates closely with local preschools and Thurcroft Junior Academy to ensure smooth transitions for children as they progress through their educational journey. This partnership helps to build familiarity and confidence as students move from one phase to the next.
Community involvement is highly valued, with opportunities for parents and grandparents to participate in school activities. The school also hosts a Children & Family Centre, supporting families from early development through to age seven, reinforcing its commitment to holistic education and community engagement.
The school offers a curriculum designed to engage students through real-life learning experiences, fostering both academic and personal development. Thurcroft Infant School collaborates closely with local preschools and Thurcroft Junior Academy to ensure smooth transitions for children as they progress through their educational journey. This partnership helps to build familiarity and confidence as students move from one phase to the next.
Community involvement is highly valued, with opportunities for parents and grandparents to participate in school activities. The school also hosts a Children & Family Centre, supporting families from early development through to age seven, reinforcing its commitment to holistic education and community engagement.
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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 - 7
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- JAMES MONTGOMERY ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 241
- Pupils
- 242
- Boys
- 111
- Girls
- 131
- FSM %
- 32.10
- Open date
- 2021-02-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- South Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 242 | 111 | 131 | 241 | 32.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 257 | 125 | 132 | 241 | 29.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 257 | 136 | 121 | 241 | 33.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 257 | 136 | 121 | 241 | 33.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 241 |
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