Wingfield Academy
Rotherham, S61 4AU · Rotherham · secondary school
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1st 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 — 8.7/10 against 604 of them, against 7.3/10 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 | 85 | 35% | 2.97 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 52.4 · 68 | 30% | 2.03 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.42 · 80 | 25% | 2.00 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 50.1 · 70 | 10% | 0.70 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Wingfield Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 49.5% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 47.0, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.42 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.9 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in June 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 990 pupils against a stated capacity of 845. 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 aiming to raise their Progress 8 scores? How does the new Ofsted framework affect current teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about Wingfield Academy
Overview
Wingfield Academy is a vibrant school where pupils are happy, feel safe, and enjoy a strong sense of belonging. The report highlights that leaders and staff care passionately about pupils, creating a ‘family feel’ and an inclusive culture where everyone supports each other.
Strengths
- Pupils, including disadvantaged students and those with special educational needs, make ‘excellent progress’ from their starting points.
- Attendance has shown ‘rapid and notable improvement’ due to a robust, evidence-informed strategy that prioritises vulnerable pupils.
- Behaviour is ‘excellent’ across the school, with bullying and discrimination being rare and effectively managed.
- Teachers apply a consistent, evidence-informed teaching model that ensures pupils make ‘excellent progress through the curriculum’.
- Staff wellbeing is valued, with the majority of staff expressing pride in working at the school.
Areas to improve
- Leaders are working to further develop the personal development programme so that it is ‘carefully tailored to the context and aspirations of the pupils’.
- Work is ongoing to develop a planned programme of trips and visits to enhance pupils’ understanding of life beyond the local area.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an open culture where safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility and concerns are actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 48.0 |
| 2024/25 | 47.0 |
| 2025/26 | 50.1 |
| 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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