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Winterhill School
High Street, Kimberworth, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S61 2BD, Rotherham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
78.5 / 100
Top 22%
Better than 79% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
919
Capacity
1,300
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
71%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates strong parent satisfaction, with 95% of parents recommending it. Although GCSE results show an Attainment 8 score of 39.3 and only 58% of students achieving a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, it performs better than 82% of schools nationally. The school’s LocaleIQ score indicates it is better than 79% of schools, suggesting a positive reputation in the local area.
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Last inspected: 29 January 2013Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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. | 39.3 | Bottom 18% 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%. | 58% | Bottom 30% 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%. | 37% | Bottom 31% 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%. | 7% | Bottom 6% 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%. | 4% | Bottom 6% UK |
Parent View (19 responses)
★★★★★4.3
My child feels safe
100%
Good range of extra-curricular
100%
My child makes good progress
95%
Good range of subjects
95%
I'd recommend this school
95%
School supports development
95%
School has high expectations
95%
Progress is communicated
95%
My child is happy
90%
Behaviour is good
84%
School keeps me informed
79%
School responds to concerns
47%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British53.0%
Asian Pakistani15.1%
Gypsy/Roma10.1%
White Other6.0%
Black African5.8%
Asian Other2.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
Other1.3%
Mixed Other1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Asian Indian0.4%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Black Other0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Location
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53.43447, -1.39796 · S61 2BD
School details
Local authorityRotherham
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN141853
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.winterhill.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Winterhill School rated by Ofsted?
Winterhill School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 29 January 2013.
Is Winterhill School a good school?
Winterhill School scores 78.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 22% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Winterhill School?
Based on 19 Ofsted Parent View responses, Winterhill School receives a satisfaction score of 85% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Winterhill School in GCSEs?
Winterhill School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 39.3. 58% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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