Brinsworth Academy vs Oakwood High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 2.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brinsworth Academy
Rotherham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,389 students
Oakwood High School
Rotherham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,067 students
| Measure | Brinsworth Academy Rotherham, Yorkshire and the Humber | Oakwood High School Rotherham, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 43 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #195 of 366 | #159 of 366 |
| National rank | #2301 of 4,090 | #1928 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,389 | 1,067 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,389 | 1,067 |
| Free school meals | 35.8% | 31.4% |
| Capacity filled | 93.4% | 101.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 44.5 | 47.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 38.6% | 37.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 61.4% | 65.7% |
| EBacc average points | 3.65 | 3.89 |
| A level points per entry | 34.2 | – |
| town | Rotherham | Rotherham |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.brinsworthacademy.org.uk/ | www.oakwood.ac |
The verdict
- •Oakwood High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (50.9 vs 43.4).
- •Brinsworth Academy is the larger school with 1,389 students compared with 1,067.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Brinsworth Academy better than Oakwood High School?
On the Success Index (England), Oakwood High School ranks higher (50.9 vs 43.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Brinsworth Academy and Oakwood High School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Rotherham and Rotherham in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brinsworth Academy: 1,389. Oakwood High School: 1,067. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brinsworth Academy and Oakwood High School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Brinsworth Academy is 195th of 366 and Oakwood High School is 159th of 366 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).