Secondary Schools by Attainment 8 in Rotherham (2025)
Secondary schools ranked by Attainment 8, the average GCSE points per pupil across eight subjects. Listed with official data; 15 schools in Rotherham, Yorkshire and the Humber. Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and Yorkshire and the Humber.
- 171Wickersley School and Sports CollegeRotherham · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 49.0
- 262St Bernard's Catholic High SchoolRotherham · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 48.9
- 360Wath AcademyRotherham · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 47.8
- 451Oakwood High SchoolRotherham · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 47.5
- 554Wingfield AcademyRotherham · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 47.0
- 651Wales High SchoolSheffield · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 45.3
- 743Brinsworth AcademyRotherham · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 44.5
- 850Aston AcademySheffield · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 44.2
- 939Dinnington High SchoolSheffield · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 42.3
- 1031Maltby AcademyRotherham · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 42.0
- 1138Swinton AcademyMexborough · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 41.1
- 1226Winterhill SchoolRotherham · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 39.3
- 1326Rawmarsh Community SchoolRotherham · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 38.8
- 148Clifton Community SchoolRotherham · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 29.4
- 158Thrybergh AcademyRotherham · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 28.8
| # | School | Sector | Attainment 8 | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wickersley School and Sports College Rotherham · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 49.0 | 70.8 Top 25% | 49.0 Attainment 8 | 1,984 |
| 2 | St Bernard's Catholic High School Rotherham · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 48.9 | 62.0 Top 50% | 48.9 Attainment 8 | 818 |
| 3 | Wath Academy Rotherham · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 47.8 | 59.8 Top 50% | 47.8 Attainment 8 | 2,104 |
| 4 | Oakwood High School Rotherham · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 47.5 | 50.9 Top 50% | 47.5 Attainment 8 | 1,067 |
| 5 | Wingfield Academy Rotherham · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 47.0 | 53.9 Top 50% | 47.0 Attainment 8 | 990 |
| 6 | Wales High School Sheffield · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 45.3 | 51.4 Top 50% | 45.3 Attainment 8 | 1,783 |
| 7 | Brinsworth Academy Rotherham · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 44.5 | 43.4 Lower 50% | 44.5 Attainment 8 | 1,389 |
| 8 | Aston Academy Sheffield · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 44.2 | 49.5 Top 50% | 44.2 Attainment 8 | 1,366 |
| 9 | Dinnington High School Sheffield · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 42.3 | 38.7 Lower 50% | 42.3 Attainment 8 | 1,005 |
| 10 | Maltby Academy Rotherham · Secondary · Ages 11–19 | Academy | 42.0 | 30.8 Lower 50% | 42.0 Attainment 8 | 1,096 |
| 11 | Swinton Academy Mexborough · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 41.1 | 37.7 Lower 50% | 41.1 Attainment 8 | 870 |
| 12 | Winterhill School Rotherham · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 39.3 | 25.7 Lower 50% | 39.3 Attainment 8 | 941 |
| 13 | Rawmarsh Community School Rotherham · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 38.8 | 25.9 Lower 50% | 38.8 Attainment 8 | 1,067 |
| 14 | Clifton Community School Rotherham · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 29.4 | 8.3 Lower 50% | 29.4 Attainment 8 | 1,146 |
| 15 | Thrybergh Academy Rotherham · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 28.8 | 7.8 Lower 50% | 28.8 Attainment 8 | 525 |
Wickersley School and Sports College in Rotherham leads the 2025 list of secondary schools by attainment 8 in Rotherham with Attainment 8 49.0. Of the 15 schools shown, 15 are academy.
For the full picture see the wider Yorkshire and the Humber secondary schools by attainment 8 league table, every school on the Rotherham page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best gcse results school in Rotherham?
Wickersley School and Sports College in Rotherham, Yorkshire and the Humber ranks first among secondary schools by attainment 8 in Rotherham with Attainment 8 49.0 (Pupils on roll: 1,984).
How are secondary schools by attainment 8 in Rotherham ranked?
Secondary schools ranked by Attainment 8, the average GCSE points per pupil across eight subjects. Figures are the most recent published by the national authority and matched to the school directory.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official English data (DfE – Get Information About Schools; DfE – Compare school and college performance). Independent schools rarely appear in the performance tables, so most receive no attainment components and no score.