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Brinsworth Howarth Primary School

Academy converter · Rotherham · S60 5JR

Ages 3–11 · 181 pupils · Rotherham

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Ofsted

School remains Good

KS2 expected (RWM)

75%

Overall absence

5.5%

Admissions demand

0.75 · Often has places

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

School remains Good

Inspection date

2024-06-20

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)75%
Higher standard (RWM)11%
Avg scaled score — reading
106.0
Avg scaled score — maths
105.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
109.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence5.5%
Persistent absence (10%+)11.3%
Unauthorised1.7%
Authorised absence
3.9%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.0%
Enrolments in measure
159

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for primary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

0.75 · Often has places

1st preferences

18

Places offered

24

1st-preference offers

18

Total preferences (any rank)
68
Preferred offers (top 3)
24
Applications from outside LA
2
Offers to outside-LA applicants
1

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill80%

181 pupils · 225 places

Pupils on roll
181
Boys / girls
68 / 113
School capacity
225
Capacity fill
181 / 225 (80%)
Free school meals
13%
FSM pupils
22
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 3–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: JAMES MONTGOMERY ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
JAMES MONTGOMERY ACADEMY TRUST
Sponsor
James Montgomery Academy Trust
Headteacher
Mrs Joanne Cook

Location

Address
Whitehill Lane, Brinsworth
Postcode
S60 5JR
Town
Rotherham
County
South Yorkshire
Local authority
Rotherham
District
Rotherham
Constituency
Rotherham
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 3–11, in Rotherham, Rotherham, 181 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 13%.

Open schools in Rotherham
102
Primary schools in Rotherham
76
Academies among open schools in Rotherham
77% (79)
Open schools in S60
17
Primary in S60
13
Open schools in Rotherham LA
128
Primary in Rotherham LA
96

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in RotherhamNear S60

  • Catcliffe Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Rotherham · S60 5SW · Rotherham

    Ages 3–11

    • KS264%
    • Absence5.6%
    • FSM35.8%
    • Demand0.81

    0.2 miles away

  • Brinsworth Whitehill Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Rotherham · S60 5HT · Rotherham

    Ages 3–11

    • KS253%
    • Absence5.0%
    • FSM18.5%
    • Demand1.00

    0.3 miles away

  • Brinsworth Manor Junior School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Rotherham · S60 5BX · Rotherham

    Ages 7–11

    • KS253%
    • Absence5.5%
    • FSM22.1%

    0.7 miles away

  • Brinsworth Manor Infant School

    Ofsted: Inadequate

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Rotherham · S60 5BX · Rotherham

    Ages 3–7

    • FSM11.0%

    0.7 miles away

  • Waverley Primary Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Free schools · Primary

    Rotherham · S60 8DD · Rotherham

    Ages 2–11

    • KS261%
    • Absence4.4%
    • FSM8.2%
    • Demand1.77

    1.0 miles away

  • Canklow Woods Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Primary

    Rotherham · S60 2XJ · Rotherham

    Ages 3–11

    • KS241%
    • Absence7.5%
    • FSM62.4%
    • Demand1.00

    1.2 miles away

  • Whiston Junior and Infant School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Primary

    Rotherham · S60 4DX · Rotherham

    Ages 5–11

    • KS261%
    • Absence4.5%
    • FSM17.8%
    • Demand0.95

    1.7 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Joanne Cook
Telephone
01709828613
Website
www.brinsworthhowarth.co.uk

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