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Wales High School
Storth Lane, Kiveton Park, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S26 5QQ, Rotherham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
46.8 / 100
Bottom 47%
Better than 47% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,815
Capacity
1,867
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school offers a solid educational foundation for students aged 11-18, evidenced by a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 45.3, which places it in the top 53% of schools nationwide. The school boasts a 66% pass rate for grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, and 63% of its students progress to university, with 18% attending top-third institutions. However, the EBacc entry rate of 45% may suggest room for improvement in encouraging a broader curriculum.
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Last inspected: 8 April 2014Older 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. | 45.3 | Bottom 47% 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%. | 66% | Top 49% 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%. | 41% | Bottom 43% 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%. | 45% | Top 36% 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%. | 28% | Top 36% 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%. | 63% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 18% | Average |
Based on 119 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British88.5%
White Other2.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Mixed Other0.5%
Asian Other0.4%
Asian Indian0.4%
Black African0.4%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Other0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Black Other0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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53.34338, -1.27385 · S26 5QQ
School details
Local authorityRotherham
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN136331
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.waleshigh.com/
Frequently asked questions
What is Wales High School rated by Ofsted?
Wales High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 April 2014.
Is Wales High School a good school?
Wales High School scores 46.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 47% 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 Wales High School in GCSEs?
Wales High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 45.3. 66% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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