SchoolScoresWingfield Academy
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 16 · Mixed
Part of NEW COLLABORATIVE LEARNING TRUST
Wingfield Road, Rotherham, S61 4AU
01709 513002 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 9 June 2026 , published 12 July 2026.
In short: 5 strong, 1 expected, and safeguarding met.
Since November 2025 Ofsted grades each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. How report cards work.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| SafeguardingWhether pupils are kept safe. Met or not met. | Met |
| InclusionHow well the school supports disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Curriculum and teachingWhat pupils are taught and how well they are taught it. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| AchievementHow well pupils learn and the results they get. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Attendance and behaviourWhether pupils come to school and how they behave. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Personal development and wellbeingPupils' wider development, character and wellbeing. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Leadership and governanceHow well leaders and governors run the school. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
204 pupils in this year group.
50% — 11 points above the Rotherham average, and 4 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Rotherham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 50% | 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. | 47 | 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.
181 pupils in this year group.
90% — about the same as the Rotherham average, and 2 points below 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. | 90% | 89% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 3% | 24% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 27% | 18% | 13% |
| Further education college | 43% | 35% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 10% | 5% | 3% |
| Work | 6% | 4% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 91% | 90% |
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 about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 195 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 208 |
| Of those, offered a place | 194 (93%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 289 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.1 · 2025: 1.1 · 2026: 1.1
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.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Rotherham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 6th highest of 13 state secondary schools in Rotherham. Higher than 68% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 34.8% | 32.7%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 11th highest of 13 state secondary schools in Rotherham. Higher than 31% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 2.2% | 3.9%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 5th highest of 13 state secondary schools in Rotherham. Higher than 81% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 18.4% | 16.6%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 9th highest of 13 state secondary schools in Rotherham. Higher than 27% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 5.9% | 11.6%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 6th lowest of 13 state secondary schools in Rotherham. Lower than 44% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 8.7% | 9.1%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 4th lowest of 13 state secondary schools in Rotherham. Lower than 61% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 21.3% | 25.0%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 11th lowest of 13 state secondary schools in Rotherham. Lower than 11% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 50.5 | 32.6 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 6th lowest of 13 state secondary schools in Rotherham. Lower than 27% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 10.0% | 9.8% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded2 pupils | 0.20% | 0.29% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 8th highest of 13 state secondary schools in Rotherham. Higher than 33% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 16.0 | 16.5 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 11th highest of 13 state secondary schools in Rotherham. Higher than 14% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 10.0 | 10.7 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 4th highest of 13 state secondary schools in Rotherham. Higher than 78% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 19.3% | 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
- Winterhill School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 37% 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
- Clifton Community School 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), some aspects weaker 2024 · 18% grade 5+ English and maths
- Thomas Rotherham College 2.4 miles · Ofsted: Not yet inspected · C average A level grade
- Oakwood High School 2.7 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 expected · 38% grade 5+ English and maths
- Hinde House 2-16 Academy 2.7 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 5 expected, 1 needs attention · 41% grade 5+ English and maths
- St Bernard's Catholic High School 3.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 43% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Wingfield Academy's Ofsted rating?
Wingfield Academy was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 9 June 2026. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 5 strong, 1 expected, and safeguarding was met.
How did Wingfield Academy do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 50% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 4 points above the England average of 45%.
Is Wingfield Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 208 families put Wingfield Academy as their first choice for 195 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 194 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 139992.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.