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Whiston Junior and Infant School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Whiston Junior and Infant School is a academy converter primary school in Rotherham , serving pupils aged 5–11, with 189 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

5–11

Age range

189

Pupils

210

Capacity

90%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2013

Whiston Junior and Infant School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Whiston Junior and Infant School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Rotherham. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 90% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Rotherham before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Whiston Junior and Infant School — School Information

Full address
Saville Road, Whiston, Rotherham, S60 4DX
Local authority
Rotherham
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
5–11 years
Free school meals
14.8% of pupils
DfE URN
140115

Other Primary Schools in Rotherham

If Whiston Junior and Infant School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Rotherham are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Whiston Junior and Infant School

Is Whiston Junior and Infant School oversubscribed?

Whiston Junior and Infant School is operating close to its capacity of 210 places (90% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Whiston Junior and Infant School?

Admission to Whiston Junior and Infant School is managed by Rotherham. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Whiston Junior and Infant School cover?

Whiston Junior and Infant School is a primary school in Rotherham, serving pupils aged 5–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Whiston Junior and Infant School?

Whiston Junior and Infant School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.