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Wickersley School and Sports College
Bawtry Road, Wickersley, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S66 1JL, Rotherham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
59.5 / 100
Top 41%
Better than 60% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
2,002
Capacity
2,280
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
88%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong GCSE results, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly in achieving a 72% pass rate in English and Maths at grade 4 or above. The school boasts a commendable 74% of students progressing to university, with 23% gaining admission to top-third institutions. While the GCSE Attainment 8 score of 49.0 is above average, there may be opportunities for further improvement in higher grade achievements.
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Last inspected: 22 November 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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. | 49.0 | Top 34% 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%. | 72% | Top 35% 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%. | 56% | Top 25% 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%. | 67% | Top 28% 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%. | 34% | Top 28% 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%. | 74% | 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%. | 23% | Above avg |
Based on 170 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British85.4%
Asian Pakistani5.0%
White Other1.8%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
Black African0.9%
Other0.8%
Asian Chinese0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Asian Other0.5%
Asian Indian0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Mixed Other0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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53.42186, -1.27423 · S66 1JL
School details
Local authorityRotherham
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN140646
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.wickersley.net
Frequently asked questions
What is Wickersley School and Sports College rated by Ofsted?
Wickersley School and Sports College was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 22 November 2023.
Is Wickersley School and Sports College a good school?
Wickersley School and Sports College scores 59.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 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 Wickersley School and Sports College in GCSEs?
Wickersley School and Sports College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 49.0. 72% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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