Herringthorpe Junior School is a academy converter serving families in Rotherham and the wider Rotherham area. The school is well established within the local education landscape.

The school educates mixed pupils aged 7 to 11. It currently has 352 pupils on roll with space for 360, offering a broad curriculum across all primary year groups.

Ofsted last inspected the school on 11 February 2025, awarding it a Outstanding rating. The report noted positive aspects of leadership, safeguarding and the school’s approach to pupil development.