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Brinsworth Academy
Brinsworth Road, Brinsworth, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S60 5EJ, Rotherham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
40.9 / 100
Bottom 41%
Better than 41% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,384
Capacity
1,487
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
93%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 44.5, placing it in the top 58% of schools nationally. A commendable 73% of students progress to university, although only 26% attend top-third institutions, indicating room for improvement in supporting high achievers. Parent satisfaction is likely bolstered by a strong emphasis on English and Maths, with 61% of students achieving a grade 4 or higher in both subjects.
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Last inspected: 13 June 2012Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 44.5 | Bottom 43% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 61% | Bottom 38% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 39% | Bottom 37% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 8% | Bottom 7% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 5% | Bottom 7% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 73% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 26% | Above avg |
Based on 102 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British50.0%
Asian Pakistani28.0%
Black African5.1%
Asian Other3.6%
White Other3.4%
Other2.3%
Mixed W+Asian2.0%
Mixed Other1.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Asian Chinese0.7%
Black Other0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
Asian Indian0.3%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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53.40304, -1.37794 · S60 5EJ
School details
Local authorityRotherham
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN136301
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Brinsworth Academy rated by Ofsted?
Brinsworth Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 June 2012.
Is Brinsworth Academy a good school?
Brinsworth Academy scores 40.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 41% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Brinsworth Academy in GCSEs?
Brinsworth Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.5. 61% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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