Best secondary schools in Rotherham
Rotherham schools need sector pairing; borough reputation is not granular enough. This ranking covers 15 secondary schools in the Rotherham local authority. Postcode area S60 has the highest average school score (62.3 across 2 schools), while S65 sits at the lower end (26.5). 80% of ranked Rotherham secondary schools hold an Ofsted Outstanding or Good rating.
Top 10 secondary schools in Rotherham on the LocaleIQ model
Ordered by composite score within the Rotherham comparison pool. Rankings reflect published data, not editorial opinion.
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Positions 11–15 in the Rotherham ranking.
| # | School | LocaleIQ | Ofsted | Phase |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Maltby Academy | 10.2 | Good | Secondary |
| 12 | Aston Academy | 8.1 | Requires improvement | Secondary |
| 13 | Dinnington High School | 7 | Requires improvement | Secondary |
| 14 | Clifton Community School | 3.1 | Good | Secondary |
| 15 | Thrybergh Academy | 1.8 | Requires improvement | Secondary |
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Questions about secondary schools in Rotherham
What is the best secondary school in Rotherham?
Wath Academy is the top-ranked secondary school in Rotherham (LocaleIQ score 78.3 out of 100). Ofsted: Good. Attainment 8 47.8. The score combines Ofsted outcome, Progress 8 and Attainment 8, and cohort-weighted percentile ranks within the Rotherham secondary pool.
What is the best primary school in Rotherham?
Whiston Worrygoose Junior and Infant School tops the Rotherham primary school ranking (LocaleIQ 99.1). Ofsted: Outstanding. KS2 expected 93% · higher 30%. See the full primary school ranking for Rotherham for the complete list.
Which secondary schools in Rotherham have the best GCSE results?
Attainment 8 measures average GCSE grades across eight subjects; Progress 8 compares actual grades against predictions based on KS2 — a positive figure means pupils outperformed expectations. Top performers in Rotherham: Wath Academy (Attainment 8 47.8); Oakwood High School (Attainment 8 47.5); Winterhill School (Attainment 8 39.3). Both metrics feed into the LocaleIQ secondary school score.
Are there any Outstanding-rated secondary schools in Rotherham?
None of the ranked secondary schools in Rotherham currently hold an Outstanding Ofsted rating. 12 schools are rated Good — the highest grade in the Rotherham pool. Ofsted re-inspects on a risk-based cycle, so ratings can change; check individual profiles for inspection dates.
How many secondary schools are ranked in Rotherham?
This ranking covers 15 secondary schools in the Rotherham comparison pool. Schools without sufficient published data are excluded but may appear in the LocaleIQ directory.
Which area of Rotherham has the best secondary schools?
By average LocaleIQ score across postcode areas, S60 has the strongest cluster — 62.3 average across 2 ranked secondary schools. S65 sits at the lower end (26.5 average). Rotherham schools need sector pairing; borough reputation is not granular enough. Postcode averages mask individual variation — always review each school's full profile.
Ranking data last computed 29 March 2026.