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; 12 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
- 643Brinsworth AcademyRotherham · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 44.5
- 731Maltby AcademyRotherham · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 42.0
- 830Astrea Academy DearneRotherham · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 40.2
- 926Winterhill SchoolRotherham · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 39.3
- 1026Rawmarsh Community SchoolRotherham · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 38.8
- 118Clifton Community SchoolRotherham · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 29.4
- 128Thrybergh 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 | Brinsworth Academy Rotherham · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 44.5 | 43.4 Lower 50% | 44.5 Attainment 8 | 1,389 |
| 7 | Maltby Academy Rotherham · Secondary · Ages 11–19 | Academy | 42.0 | 30.8 Lower 50% | 42.0 Attainment 8 | 1,096 |
| 8 | Astrea Academy Dearne Rotherham · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 40.2 | 29.8 Lower 50% | 40.2 Attainment 8 | 1,071 |
| 9 | Winterhill School Rotherham · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 39.3 | 25.7 Lower 50% | 39.3 Attainment 8 | 941 |
| 10 | Rawmarsh Community School Rotherham · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 38.8 | 25.9 Lower 50% | 38.8 Attainment 8 | 1,067 |
| 11 | Clifton Community School Rotherham · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 29.4 | 8.3 Lower 50% | 29.4 Attainment 8 | 1,146 |
| 12 | 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 12 schools shown, 12 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.