Oakwood High School vs St Bernard's Catholic High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oakwood High School
Rotherham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,067 students
St Bernard's Catholic High School
Rotherham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
818 students
| Measure | Oakwood High School Rotherham, Yorkshire and the Humber | St Bernard's Catholic High School Rotherham, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 51 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #159 of 366 | #100 of 366 |
| National rank | #1928 of 4,090 | #1385 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,067 | 818 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,067 | 818 |
| Free school meals | 31.4% | 23.2% |
| Capacity filled | 101.6% | 112.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 47.5 | 48.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 37.7% | 42.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 65.7% | 66.3% |
| EBacc average points | 3.89 | 4.08 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Rotherham | Rotherham |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.oakwood.ac | www.sbch.org.uk |
The verdict
- •St Bernard's Catholic High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (62.0 vs 50.9).
- •Oakwood High School is the larger school with 1,067 students compared with 818.
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 Oakwood High School better than St Bernard's Catholic High School?
On the Success Index (England), St Bernard's Catholic High School ranks higher (62.0 vs 50.9 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 Oakwood High School and St Bernard's Catholic High School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Rotherham and Rotherham in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Oakwood High School: 1,067. St Bernard's Catholic High School: 818. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Oakwood High School and St Bernard's Catholic High School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Oakwood High School is 159th of 366 and St Bernard's Catholic High School is 100th of 366 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).