Brinsworth Academy
Rotherham, S60 5EJ · Rotherham · secondary school
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5th of 16 secondary schools in Rotherham we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 6.4/10 against 629 of them, against 4.6/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 33% | 1.75 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 47.3 · 56 | 31% | 1.73 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.22 · 33 | 26% | 0.85 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 46.0 · 50 | 10% | 0.51 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Brinsworth Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 38.6% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 44.5, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.22 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2022. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,389 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,487. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to improve their Progress 8 scores, which are currently below the national baseline? What specific support is available for students aiming to raise their Attainment 8 above the national median? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing the gap in English and maths attainment?
What Ofsted said about Brinsworth Academy
Overview
Brinsworth Academy is confirmed as a good school, characterised by a “tangible warmth and friendliness” and a highly inclusive environment. Leaders maintain high expectations for behaviour and have developed a broad curriculum designed to help pupils “achieve excellence,” with strong support for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Strengths
- The school fosters a kind atmosphere where staff “go the extra mile” to support pupils, particularly those with SEND.
- Curriculum planning is carefully sequenced to build knowledge over time, with planned opportunities for pupils to revisit previous learning.
- Leaders provide a wide range of enrichment opportunities, including sports clubs and an on-site Anne Frank exhibition, which develop pupils’ “respect, responsibility and resilience”.
- Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with staff well-trained to identify risks and concerns dealt with thoroughly.
- Staff well-being is prioritised, with leaders actively seeking feedback and supporting new teachers through training.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should review the key stage 3 curriculum in a few subjects to ensure it covers subject knowledge in sufficient depth to match the national curriculum.
- Support for the very few pupils at the earliest stages of reading must be more intensively focused on securing phonics knowledge to help them catch up.
- Leaders must ensure the new religious studies and worldviews curriculum effectively enables pupils to develop a strong knowledge of different faiths.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective,” noting that leaders have a good understanding of local risks and that safeguarding records are strong.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 43.1 |
| 2024/25 | 44.5 |
| 2025/26 | 46.0 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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