SchoolScoresSaint Pius X Catholic High School A Specialist School in Humanities
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 16 · Mixed · Roman Catholic
Part of ST FRANCIS CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Wath Wood Road, Wath-upon-Dearne, Rotherham, S63 7PQ
01709 767900 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Requires improvement at the inspection that started on 16 April 2024. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires improvement |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
80 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
Rotherham comparisons use the 5 of its 14 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 9 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Rotherham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 2nd highest of 5 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Rotherham. Higher than 22% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 71% | 70% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 3rd highest of 5 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Rotherham. Higher than 21% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 74% | 73% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 2nd highest of 5 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Rotherham. Higher than 19% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 60% | 55% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 48 parents whose child had been bullied 1st highest of 5 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Rotherham. Higher than 45% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 48% | 37% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 71 parents who had raised a concern 2nd highest of 5 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Rotherham. Higher than 21% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 56% | 49% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 2nd highest of 5 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Rotherham. Higher than 24% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 66%said yes | 60% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Rotherham figures pool parents at the Rotherham schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
137 pupils in this year group.
These results were published under the school's previous registration (URN 106962), before it changed to its current form.
42% — 3 points above the Rotherham average, and 4 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Rotherham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 42% | 39% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 43.6 | 41.8 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 3.8 | 3.6 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
129 pupils in this year group.
These results were published under the school's previous registration (URN 106962), before it changed to its current form.
92% — 3 points above the Rotherham average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | Rotherham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 92% | 89% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 14% | 24% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 10% | 18% | 13% |
| Further education college | 59% | 35% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 7% | 5% | 3% |
| Work | 2% | 4% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 88% | 92% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Rotherham. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 131 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 112 |
| Of those, offered a place | 107 (96%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 310 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.2 · 2025: 0.8 · 2026: 0.9
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Roman Catholic school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Rotherham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 10th highest of 13 state secondary schools in Rotherham. Higher than 56% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 29.4% | 32.7%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 1st highest of 13 state secondary schools in Rotherham. Higher than 98% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 8.0% | 3.9%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 13th highest of 13 state secondary schools in Rotherham. Higher than 16% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 8.7% | 16.6%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 6th highest of 13 state secondary schools in Rotherham. Higher than 45% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 10.3% | 11.6%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 8th lowest of 13 state secondary schools in Rotherham. Lower than 23% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 10.1% | 9.1%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 8th lowest of 13 state secondary schools in Rotherham. Lower than 30% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 27.5% | 25.0%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 6th lowest of 13 state secondary schools in Rotherham. Lower than 29% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 26.2 | 32.6 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 7th lowest of 13 state secondary schools in Rotherham. Lower than 23% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 10.8% | 9.8% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.29% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 10th highest of 13 state secondary schools in Rotherham. Higher than 23% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 15.4 | 16.5 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 9th highest of 13 state secondary schools in Rotherham. Higher than 19% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 10.3 | 10.7 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 1st highest of 13 state secondary schools in Rotherham. Higher than 86% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 22.0% | 15.3%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby secondary schools
- Wath Academy 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 45% grade 5+ English and maths
- Swinton Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 42% grade 5+ English and maths
- Rawmarsh Community School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 4 expected, 2 needs attention · 36% grade 5+ English and maths
- The Laurel Academy 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 60% grade 5+ English and maths
- Astrea Academy Dearne 2.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 40% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Saint Pius X Catholic High School A Specialist School in Humanities's Ofsted rating?
Saint Pius X Catholic High School A Specialist School in Humanities was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted at its inspection in 16 April 2024.
How did Saint Pius X Catholic High School A Specialist School in Humanities do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 42% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 4 points below the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend Saint Pius X Catholic High School A Specialist School in Humanities?
66% of the 80 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Saint Pius X Catholic High School A Specialist School in Humanities to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Saint Pius X Catholic High School A Specialist School in Humanities oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 112 families put Saint Pius X Catholic High School A Specialist School in Humanities as their first choice for 131 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 107 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 152056.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.