Rotherham has 359 schools, nurseries, childminders and care settings with a published Ofsted grade. 94% were judged good or better at their latest inspection, against 93% across England. The most recent inspection here was on 23 Sept 2026. Source: Ofsted inspection reports (Open Government Licence v3).
By kind of setting
98% good or better · England 97%
99% good or better · England 94%
100% good or better · England 97%
86% good or better · England 89%
71% good or better · England 81%
86% good or better · England 90%
- Colleges and sixth forms2
100% good or better · England 94%
100% good or better · England 98%
91% good or better · England 82%
- Fostering agencies1
100% good or better · England 95%
Latest inspections in Rotherham
All latest reports- The Lime Trees at Laughton Junior and Infant School23 Sept 2026 ·Childcare on Non-Domestic Premises, Out-of school day care· Rotherham· very positive tone· Rachel AyolowestStrong
- Wales Woodland Nursery22 Sept 2026 ·Childcare on Non-Domestic Premises, Full day care· Rotherham· very positive tone· Andrew ClarklowestExpected
- Treeton Church of England Primary School22 Sept 2026 ·Academy converter· Rotherham· very positive tone· Chris Carr, Liam Colclough, Simon SwiftlowestExpected
- Happy Kids Clifton17 Sept 2026 ·Childcare on Non-Domestic Premises, Full day care· Rotherham· very positive tone· Sean SlylowestExpected
- The Lime Trees at Brinsworth Howarth Primary School16 Sept 2026 ·Childcare on Non-Domestic Premises, Out-of school day care· Rotherham· very positive tone· Rachel AyolowestStrong
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- Fenwood House Day Nursery Blackburn9 Sept 2026 ·Childcare on Non-Domestic Premises, Full day care· Rotherham· positive tone· Janine RyanlowestExpected
359 settings counted: those with a published grade that aren’t known to have closed. Report cards count by their lowest area grade.