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Wingfield Academy
Wingfield Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S61 4AU, Rotherham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
50.6 / 100
Top 49%
Better than 51% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,011
Capacity
845
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
120%
Summary
With a Good Ofsted rating since 2017, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in GCSE attainment, where it ranks in the top 43% nationally. Approximately 65% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, indicating a strong foundation in these core subjects. However, the low EBacc entry rate of 15% may suggest limited options for students pursuing a broader academic curriculum.
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Last inspected: 27 April 2017Older 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. | 47.0 | Top 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%. | 65% | Bottom 48% 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%. | 50% | Top 36% 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%. | 15% | Bottom 26% 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%. | 12% | Bottom 26% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British86.9%
White Other2.0%
Black African1.9%
Mixed W+B African1.5%
Asian Pakistani1.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
Asian Chinese0.8%
Mixed Other0.7%
Other0.4%
Black Other0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Asian Other0.1%
Asian Indian0.1%
Location
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53.44885, -1.38292 · S61 4AU
School details
Local authorityRotherham
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN139992
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Wingfield Academy rated by Ofsted?
Wingfield Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 27 April 2017.
Is Wingfield Academy a good school?
Wingfield Academy scores 50.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 49% 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 Wingfield Academy in GCSEs?
Wingfield Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 47.0. 65% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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