Question 1

Is Herringthorpe Infant School a good school?

Accepted Answer

The latest inspection (17 and 18 June 2025) graded Behaviour and attitudes as Outstanding, Personal development as Outstanding, and Early years provision as Outstanding, with Quality of education and Leadership and management graded Good. Pupils are described as proud of their school, with calm routines established early and strong early reading practice.

Question 2

What are the fees at Herringthorpe Infant School?

Accepted Answer

This is a state-funded infant school, so there are no tuition fees. Families may face optional costs such as breakfast club (£4.00 per day, as published by the school) and other paid wraparound or enrichment activities where applicable.

Question 3

When is the application deadline for starting school in September 2027?

Accepted Answer

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council publishes the key dates for September 2027 primary entry as: apply by 15 January 2027, with offers on 16 April 2027.

Question 4

How competitive is admission?

Accepted Answer

In the latest dataset snapshot for the Reception entry route, the school is recorded as oversubscribed, with 112 applications and 69 offers, which is about 1.62 applications per place. Demand can change each year, so families should still apply based on current local authority criteria.

Question 5

Does the school have nursery provision and funded hours?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The school publishes that children can access 15 or 30 hours over five days in term time, with morning and afternoon sessions, and eligibility evidence required for 30 hours. Nursery application is via the school’s Foundation 1 admission form.

Question 6

Is wraparound care available?

Accepted Answer

Breakfast club is published as available from 7.30am via Herringthorpe Junior School provision, with breakfast served until 8.15am, and a stated cost of £4.00 per day. The school also describes a Department for Education grant-supported after-school wraparound pilot planned to open from 03 March 2025, with working parents prioritised for places and childcare vouchers accepted.

Question 7

What happens after Year 2 at an infant school?

Accepted Answer

Families must apply for a Year 3 place at a junior school through Rotherham’s junior-transfer process. Check the current local authority timetable for the relevant deadline and offer date.

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