Rotherham secondary schools league table 2025
Secondary and all-through schools teaching Key Stages 3 and 4. Ranked by the Success Index (England) from official English data; 13 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 Secondary49.0 Attainment 8 · 1,984 students
- 262St Bernard's Catholic High SchoolRotherham · Academy Secondary48.9 Attainment 8 · 818 students
- 360Wath AcademyRotherham · Academy Secondary47.8 Attainment 8 · 2,104 students
- 454Wingfield AcademyRotherham · Academy Secondary47.0 Attainment 8 · 990 students
- 551Oakwood High SchoolRotherham · Academy Secondary47.5 Attainment 8 · 1,067 students
- 643Brinsworth AcademyRotherham · Academy Secondary44.5 Attainment 8 · 1,389 students
- 738Saint Pius X Catholic High School A Specialist School in HumanitiesRotherham · Academy Secondary32% Free school meals · 687 students
- 831Maltby AcademyRotherham · Academy Secondary42.0 Attainment 8 · 1,096 students
- 930Astrea Academy DearneRotherham · Academy Secondary40.2 Attainment 8 · 1,071 students
- 1026Rawmarsh Community SchoolRotherham · Academy Secondary38.8 Attainment 8 · 1,067 students
- 1126Winterhill SchoolRotherham · Academy Secondary39.3 Attainment 8 · 941 students
- 128Clifton Community SchoolRotherham · Academy Secondary29.4 Attainment 8 · 1,146 students
- 138Thrybergh AcademyRotherham · Academy Secondary28.8 Attainment 8 · 525 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wickersley School and Sports College Rotherham · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 70.8 Top 25% | 49.0 Attainment 8 | 1,984 |
| 2 | St Bernard's Catholic High School Rotherham · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 62.0 Top 50% | 48.9 Attainment 8 | 818 |
| 3 | Wath Academy Rotherham · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 59.8 Top 50% | 47.8 Attainment 8 | 2,104 |
| 4 | Wingfield Academy Rotherham · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 53.9 Top 50% | 47.0 Attainment 8 | 990 |
| 5 | Oakwood High School Rotherham · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 50.9 Top 50% | 47.5 Attainment 8 | 1,067 |
| 6 | Brinsworth Academy Rotherham · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 43.4 Lower 50% | 44.5 Attainment 8 | 1,389 |
| 7 | 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 |
| 8 | Maltby Academy Rotherham · Secondary · Ages 11–19 | Academy | 30.8 Lower 50% | 42.0 Attainment 8 | 1,096 |
| 9 | Astrea Academy Dearne Rotherham · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 29.8 Lower 50% | 40.2 Attainment 8 | 1,071 |
| 10 | Rawmarsh Community School Rotherham · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 25.9 Lower 50% | 38.8 Attainment 8 | 1,067 |
| 11 | Winterhill School Rotherham · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 25.7 Lower 50% | 39.3 Attainment 8 | 941 |
| 12 | Clifton Community School Rotherham · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 8.3 Lower 50% | 29.4 Attainment 8 | 1,146 |
| 13 | Thrybergh Academy Rotherham · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 7.8 Lower 50% | 28.8 Attainment 8 | 525 |
Wickersley School and Sports College in Rotherham leads the 2025 list of secondary schools in Rotherham with a Success Index (England) of 70.8. Of the 13 schools shown, 13 are academy.
For the full picture see the wider Yorkshire and the Humber secondary schools 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 secondary school in Rotherham?
Wickersley School and Sports College in Rotherham, Yorkshire and the Humber ranks first among secondary schools in Rotherham with a Success Index (England) of 70.8 out of 100 (Pupils on roll: 1,984).
How are secondary 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.