Rotherham academies & free schools league table 2025
State-funded schools run by academy trusts. Ranked by the Success Index (England) from official English data; 73 schools in Rotherham, Yorkshire and the Humber. Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and Yorkshire and the Humber.
- 195St Alban's CofE (Aided) Primary SchoolRotherham · Academy Primary97% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 246 students
- 292Whiston Worrygoose Junior and Infant SchoolRotherham · Academy Primary93% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 241 students
- 386Wickersley Northfield Primary SchoolRotherham · Academy Primary77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 443 students
- 483St Gerard's Catholic Primary SchoolRotherham · Academy Primary79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 150 students
- 579Herringthorpe Junior SchoolRotherham · Academy Primary85% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 354 students
- 678Brinsworth Manor Infant SchoolRotherham · Academy Primary– · 160 students
- 774Ravenfield Primary AcademyRotherham · Academy Primary70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 201 students
- 872Waverley Primary AcademyRotherham · Academy Primary69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 687 students
- 971Wickersley School and Sports CollegeRotherham · Academy Secondary49.0 Attainment 8 · 1,984 students
- 1068Bramley Grange Primary SchoolRotherham · Academy Primary74% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 209 students
- 1168Sitwell Junior SchoolRotherham · Academy Primary72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 302 students
- 1267Whiston Junior and Infant SchoolRotherham · Academy Primary70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 191 students
- 1366Listerdale Primary AcademyRotherham · Academy Primary74% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 361 students
- 1465Wath Church of England Primary SchoolRotherham · Academy Primary76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 423 students
- 1565Wentworth CofE Junior and Infant SchoolRotherham · Academy Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 105 students
- 1664St Bede's Catholic Primary SchoolRotherham · Academy Primary69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 347 students
- 1764Bramley Sunnyside Junior SchoolROTHERHAM · Academy Primary– · 331 students
- 1864Thorpe Hesley Primary SchoolRotherham · Academy Primary62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 580 students
- 1962Greasbrough Primary SchoolRotherham · Academy Primary72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 271 students
- 2062St Bernard's Catholic High SchoolRotherham · Academy Secondary48.9 Attainment 8 · 818 students
- 2161Brinsworth Howarth Primary SchoolRotherham · Academy Primary66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 181 students
- 2260Wath AcademyRotherham · Academy Secondary47.8 Attainment 8 · 2,104 students
- 2356Brinsworth Manor Junior SchoolRotherham · Academy Primary62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 235 students
- 2454Wingfield AcademyRotherham · Academy Secondary47.0 Attainment 8 · 990 students
- 2554Thurcroft Junior AcademyRotherham · Academy Primary76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 289 students
- 2653Goldthorpe Primary AcademyRotherham · Academy Primary68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 293 students
- 2752Redscope Primary SchoolRotherham · Academy Primary68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 417 students
- 2851Oakwood High SchoolRotherham · Academy Secondary47.5 Attainment 8 · 1,067 students
- 2951Roughwood Primary SchoolRotherham · Academy Primary81% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 262 students
- 3050Maltby Redwood AcademyRotherham · Academy Primary64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 202 students
- 3149St Mary's Catholic Primary SchoolRotherham · Academy Primary74% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 211 students
- 3248Highgate Primary AcademyRotherham · Academy Primary75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 327 students
- 3347Flanderwell Primary SchoolRotherham · Academy Primary68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 395 students
- 3444Coleridge PrimaryRotherham · Academy Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 253 students
- 3543Brinsworth AcademyRotherham · Academy Secondary44.5 Attainment 8 · 1,389 students
- 3643Brampton Ellis CofE Primary SchoolRotherham · Academy Primary64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 441 students
- 3743Gooseacre Primary AcademyRotherham · Academy Primary69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 378 students
- 3842Brinsworth Whitehill Primary SchoolRotherham · Academy Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 292 students
- 3939Maltby Lilly Hall AcademyRotherham · Academy Primary57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 452 students
- 4039Thrybergh Fullerton Church of England Primary AcademyRotherham · Academy Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 176 students
- 4138Saint Pius X Catholic High School A Specialist School in HumanitiesRotherham · Academy Secondary32% Free school meals · 687 students
- 4237Catcliffe Primary SchoolRotherham · Academy Primary55% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 145 students
- 4337Treeton Church of England Primary SchoolRotherham · Academy Primary61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 299 students
- 4436Monkwood Primary SchoolRotherham · Academy Primary56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 436 students
- 4536Carrfield Primary AcademyRotherham · Academy Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 282 students
- 4634Trinity Croft CofE Primary AcademyRotherham · Academy Primary60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 184 students
- 4731Wath Central Primary SchoolRotherham · Academy Primary58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 408 students
- 4831Maltby AcademyRotherham · Academy Secondary42.0 Attainment 8 · 1,096 students
- 4931Heather Garth Primary School AcademyRotherham · Academy Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 221 students
- 5030Astrea Academy DearneRotherham · Academy Secondary40.2 Attainment 8 · 1,071 students
- 5129The Hill Primary AcademyRotherham · Academy Primary64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 369 students
- 5228Thurcroft Infant SchoolROTHERHAM · Academy Primary– · 232 students
- 5326Rawmarsh Community SchoolRotherham · Academy Secondary38.8 Attainment 8 · 1,067 students
- 5426Winterhill SchoolRotherham · Academy Secondary39.3 Attainment 8 · 941 students
- 5520High Greave Junior SchoolRotherham · Academy Primary58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 133 students
- 5620Rawmarsh Ashwood Primary SchoolRotherham · Academy Primary52% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 166 students
- 5720Rawmarsh Sandhill Primary SchoolRotherham · Academy Primary54% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 176 students
- 5818Maltby Manor AcademyRotherham · Academy Primary52% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 362 students
- 5918Wath Victoria Primary SchoolRotherham · Academy Primary48% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 279 students
- 6015East Dene PrimaryRotherham · Academy Primary48% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 326 students
- 6115Rockingham Junior and Infant SchoolRotherham · Academy Primary46% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 315 students
- 6212Eastwood Village Primary SchoolRotherham · Academy Primary32% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 195 students
- 6311Thrybergh Primary SchoolRotherham · Academy Primary47% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 159 students
- 6410Crags Community SchoolRotherham · Academy Primary46% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 409 students
- 659Meadow View Primary SchoolRotherham · Academy Primary39% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 225 students
- 669Canklow Woods Primary SchoolRotherham · Academy Primary43% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 245 students
- 678Clifton Community SchoolRotherham · Academy Secondary29.4 Attainment 8 · 1,146 students
- 688Highfield Farm Primary SchoolRotherham · Academy Primary42% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 76 students
- 698Thrybergh AcademyRotherham · Academy Secondary28.8 Attainment 8 · 525 students
- 706High Greave Infant SchoolRotherham · Academy Primary– · 97 students
- 716St Ann's Primary SchoolRotherham · Academy Primary34% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 374 students
- 724Foljambe Primary SchoolRotherham · Academy Primary26% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 144 students
- 733Ferham Primary SchoolRotherham · Academy Primary13% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 228 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Alban's CofE (Aided) Primary School Rotherham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 95.3 Top 5% | 97% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 246 |
| 2 | Whiston Worrygoose Junior and Infant School Rotherham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 91.8 Top 5% | 93% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 241 |
| 3 | Wickersley Northfield Primary School Rotherham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 85.6 Top 10% | 77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 443 |
| 4 | St Gerard's Catholic Primary School Rotherham · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 82.6 Top 25% | 79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 150 |
| 5 | Herringthorpe Junior School Rotherham · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 78.5 Top 25% | 85% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 354 |
| 6 | Brinsworth Manor Infant School Rotherham · Primary · Ages 3–7 | Academy | 77.9 Top 25% | – | 160 |
| 7 | Ravenfield Primary Academy Rotherham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 74.2 Top 25% | 70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 201 |
| 8 | Waverley Primary Academy Rotherham · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 71.9 Top 25% | 69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 687 |
| 9 | Wickersley School and Sports College Rotherham · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 70.8 Top 25% | 49.0 Attainment 8 | 1,984 |
| 10 | Bramley Grange Primary School Rotherham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 68.3 Top 50% | 74% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 209 |
| 11 | Sitwell Junior School Rotherham · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 67.9 Top 50% | 72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 302 |
| 12 | Whiston Junior and Infant School Rotherham · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 67.0 Top 50% | 70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 191 |
| 13 | Listerdale Primary Academy Rotherham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 66.2 Top 50% | 74% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 361 |
| 14 | Wath Church of England Primary School Rotherham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 64.8 Top 50% | 76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 423 |
| 15 | Wentworth CofE Junior and Infant School Rotherham · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 64.6 Top 50% | 63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 105 |
| 16 | St Bede's Catholic Primary School Rotherham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 64.0 Top 50% | 69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 347 |
| 17 | Bramley Sunnyside Junior School ROTHERHAM · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 63.6 Top 50% | – | 331 |
| 18 | Thorpe Hesley Primary School Rotherham · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 63.6 Top 50% | 62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 580 |
| 19 | Greasbrough Primary School Rotherham · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 62.4 Top 50% | 72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 271 |
| 20 | St Bernard's Catholic High School Rotherham · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 62.0 Top 50% | 48.9 Attainment 8 | 818 |
| 21 | Brinsworth Howarth Primary School Rotherham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 61.0 Top 50% | 66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 181 |
| 22 | Wath Academy Rotherham · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 59.8 Top 50% | 47.8 Attainment 8 | 2,104 |
| 23 | Brinsworth Manor Junior School Rotherham · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 55.9 Top 50% | 62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 235 |
| 24 | Wingfield Academy Rotherham · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 53.9 Top 50% | 47.0 Attainment 8 | 990 |
| 25 | Thurcroft Junior Academy Rotherham · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 53.8 Top 50% | 76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 289 |
| 26 | Goldthorpe Primary Academy Rotherham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 53.2 Top 50% | 68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 293 |
| 27 | Redscope Primary School Rotherham · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 52.2 Top 50% | 68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 417 |
| 28 | Oakwood High School Rotherham · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 50.9 Top 50% | 47.5 Attainment 8 | 1,067 |
| 29 | Roughwood Primary School Rotherham · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 50.6 Top 50% | 81% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 262 |
| 30 | Maltby Redwood Academy Rotherham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 50.2 Lower 50% | 64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 202 |
| 31 | St Mary's Catholic Primary School Rotherham · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 49.3 Lower 50% | 74% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 211 |
| 32 | Highgate Primary Academy Rotherham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 48.3 Lower 50% | 75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 327 |
| 33 | Flanderwell Primary School Rotherham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 47.4 Lower 50% | 68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 395 |
| 34 | Coleridge Primary Rotherham · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 43.7 Lower 50% | 67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 253 |
| 35 | Brinsworth Academy Rotherham · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 43.4 Lower 50% | 44.5 Attainment 8 | 1,389 |
| 36 | Brampton Ellis CofE Primary School Rotherham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 43.2 Lower 50% | 64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 441 |
| 37 | Gooseacre Primary Academy Rotherham · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 43.0 Lower 50% | 69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 378 |
| 38 | Brinsworth Whitehill Primary School Rotherham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 41.5 Lower 50% | 63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 292 |
| 39 | Maltby Lilly Hall Academy Rotherham · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 38.9 Lower 50% | 57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 452 |
| 40 | Thrybergh Fullerton Church of England Primary Academy Rotherham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 38.7 Lower 50% | 63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 176 |
| 41 | Saint Pius X Catholic High School A Specialist School in Humanities Rotherham · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 38.4 Lower 50% | 32% Free school meals | 687 |
| 42 | Catcliffe Primary School Rotherham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 37.3 Lower 50% | 55% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 145 |
| 43 | Treeton Church of England Primary School Rotherham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 36.6 Lower 50% | 61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 299 |
| 44 | Monkwood Primary School Rotherham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 36.4 Lower 50% | 56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 436 |
| 45 | Carrfield Primary Academy Rotherham · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 35.9 Lower 50% | 63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 282 |
| 46 | Trinity Croft CofE Primary Academy Rotherham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 34.2 Lower 50% | 60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 184 |
| 47 | Wath Central Primary School Rotherham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 31.4 Lower 50% | 58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 408 |
| 48 | Maltby Academy Rotherham · Secondary · Ages 11–19 | Academy | 30.8 Lower 50% | 42.0 Attainment 8 | 1,096 |
| 49 | Heather Garth Primary School Academy Rotherham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 30.5 Lower 50% | 63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 221 |
| 50 | Astrea Academy Dearne Rotherham · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 29.8 Lower 50% | 40.2 Attainment 8 | 1,071 |
| 51 | The Hill Primary Academy Rotherham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 28.5 Lower 50% | 64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 369 |
| 52 | Thurcroft Infant School ROTHERHAM · Primary · Ages 3–7 | Academy | 27.6 Lower 50% | – | 232 |
| 53 | Rawmarsh Community School Rotherham · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 25.9 Lower 50% | 38.8 Attainment 8 | 1,067 |
| 54 | Winterhill School Rotherham · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 25.7 Lower 50% | 39.3 Attainment 8 | 941 |
| 55 | High Greave Junior School Rotherham · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 20.3 Lower 50% | 58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 133 |
| 56 | Rawmarsh Ashwood Primary School Rotherham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 19.8 Lower 50% | 52% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 166 |
| 57 | Rawmarsh Sandhill Primary School Rotherham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 19.7 Lower 50% | 54% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 176 |
| 58 | Maltby Manor Academy Rotherham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 18.4 Lower 50% | 52% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 362 |
| 59 | Wath Victoria Primary School Rotherham · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 18.1 Lower 50% | 48% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 279 |
| 60 | East Dene Primary Rotherham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 15.4 Lower 50% | 48% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 326 |
| 61 | Rockingham Junior and Infant School Rotherham · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 15.4 Lower 50% | 46% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 315 |
| 62 | Eastwood Village Primary School Rotherham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 11.6 Lower 50% | 32% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 195 |
| 63 | Thrybergh Primary School Rotherham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 10.7 Lower 50% | 47% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 159 |
| 64 | Crags Community School Rotherham · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 9.9 Lower 50% | 46% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 409 |
| 65 | Meadow View Primary School Rotherham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 9.0 Lower 50% | 39% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 225 |
| 66 | Canklow Woods Primary School Rotherham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 8.5 Lower 50% | 43% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 245 |
| 67 | Clifton Community School Rotherham · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 8.3 Lower 50% | 29.4 Attainment 8 | 1,146 |
| 68 | Highfield Farm Primary School Rotherham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 8.2 Lower 50% | 42% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 76 |
| 69 | Thrybergh Academy Rotherham · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 7.8 Lower 50% | 28.8 Attainment 8 | 525 |
| 70 | High Greave Infant School Rotherham · Primary · Ages 3–7 | Academy | 6.2 Lower 50% | – | 97 |
| 71 | St Ann's Primary School Rotherham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 6.0 Lower 50% | 34% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 374 |
| 72 | Foljambe Primary School Rotherham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 4.1 Lower 50% | 26% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 144 |
| 73 | Ferham Primary School Rotherham · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 3.2 Lower 50% | 13% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 228 |
St Alban's CofE (Aided) Primary School in Rotherham leads the 2025 list of academies & free schools in Rotherham with a Success Index (England) of 95.3. Of the 73 schools shown, 73 are academy.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best academies school in Rotherham?
St Alban's CofE (Aided) Primary School in Rotherham, Yorkshire and the Humber ranks first among academies & free schools in Rotherham with a Success Index (England) of 95.3 out of 100 (Pupils on roll: 246).
How are academies & free schools in Rotherham ranked?
Each school's Success Index (England) combines 9 factors: ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%), ks2: higher standard (20%), ks2: reading progress (10%), ks2: maths progress (10%), progress 8 (20%), attainment 8 (30%), grade 5+ in english & maths (15%), a level points per entry (10%), community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across England. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
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.