Wickersley School and Sports College
Rotherham, S66 1JL · Rotherham · secondary school
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4th 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 the 886 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.2/10 among them, against 6.0/10 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 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 51.2 · 65 | 30% | 1.96 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.02 · 52 | 25% | 1.30 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 48.8 · 64 | 10% | 0.64 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Wickersley School and Sports College overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 55.7% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 49.0, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.02 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did slightly better than those nationally starting from the same place. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.9 out of 10 among them, against 6.5 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Sports Leaders, Gymnastics, Cheer, Climbing, Poetry by Heart, Science, Book, and Culture Clubs. Sports include Basketball, Badminton, Table Tennis, Netball, Football, Rugby, and Cross country. Dance options cover Ballet, Contemporary, Tap, and Street. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,984 pupils against a stated capacity of 2,280. 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? What specific support is available for students aiming to raise their Attainment 8? How does the after-school club integrate with the wider curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Wickersley School and Sports College
Overview
The report states that the school is ‘Good’ across all inspection categories. Leaders have successfully improved the curriculum and behaviour following previous weaknesses, ensuring pupils ‘know and remember more of what they have been taught’. The school benefits from strong trust support and effective safeguarding arrangements.
Strengths
- The curriculum is ‘broad’ and ‘appropriate’, with leaders identifying ‘the most important knowledge that pupils need to learn’.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are ‘well supported’ by ‘well-trained staff’ who accurately identify individual needs.
- Behaviour has improved significantly, with pupils respecting rules and the number of suspensions reducing under ‘The Wickersley Way’.
- The sixth form offers a ‘broad and diverse’ range of subjects, with students ‘well prepared for adulthood’ and future careers.
- Safeguarding arrangements are ‘effective’, and most pupils have a ‘trusted adult’ to speak to if worried.
Areas to improve
- Teachers must check pupil understanding more regularly to address ‘misconceptions or gaps in knowledge’ before moving on.
- Support for early readers must specifically address ‘gaps in pupils’ phonics knowledge’ to help them become fluent readers quickly.
- The personal, social, health and economic curriculum for Years 10 and 11 needs to better build on prior knowledge and address existing gaps.
Safeguarding
The report confirms that ‘the arrangements for safeguarding are effective’.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 48.9 |
| 2024/25 | 49.0 |
| 2025/26 | 48.8 |
| 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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