Oakwood High School
Rotherham, S60 2UH · Rotherham · secondary school
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9th 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 — 5.3/10 against 760 of them, against 4.2/10 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 | 16 | 35% | 0.55 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 40.7 · 39 | 30% | 1.18 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.12 · 41 | 25% | 1.03 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 47.0 · 55 | 10% | 0.55 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Oakwood High School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 37.7% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 47.5, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.12 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.1 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in January 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,067 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,050. 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
What specific support is available for pupils whose Progress 8 scores are below 0? How does the new Ofsted framework affect current teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about Oakwood High School
Overview
Oakwood High School is described as a "harmonious and happy community" where pupils feel a "keen sense of belonging." The report states that the school meets the "expected standard" across all evaluation categories, with pupils achieving well and leaders demonstrating an accurate understanding of strengths and priorities.
Strengths
- Pupils achieve well, performing "in line with national averages at GCSE" and particularly well in English.
- Attendance is high and improving, supported by "highly effective" tracking systems and family support.
- Behaviour is "calm, orderly and respectful," underpinned by a restorative approach and strong relationships.
- The curriculum is "ambitious" with effective teaching strategies that help pupils recall key knowledge.
- Inclusion is central to leadership, with effective support for vulnerable pupils and those with special educational needs.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should embed improvements to the curriculum and teaching so pupils "deepen their knowledge and build on their achievement."
- Leaders should support staff to improve some pupils' "engagement and commitment to learning," as some currently "lack urgency and a deep desire to learn."
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 45.7 |
| 2024/25 | 47.5 |
| 2025/26 | 47.0 |
| 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
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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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