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Wath Academy
Sandygate, Wath-on-Dearne, Rotherham, S63 7NW, Rotherham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
76.6 / 100
Top 23%
Better than 77% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
2,031
Capacity
1,800
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
113%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 47.8, placing it in the top 39% nationally. Approximately 65% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 62% progress to university, with 19% attending top-third institutions. However, the school's EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 17%, which may be a consideration for parents.
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Last inspected: 3 July 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & 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. | 47.8 | Top 39% 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%. | 45% | Top 47% 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%. | 17% | Bottom 29% 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%. | 13% | Bottom 29% 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%. | 62% | 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%. | 19% | Average |
Based on 170 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British90.0%
White Other3.1%
Black African1.8%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
Asian Other0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Black Other0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Mixed Other0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Asian Indian0.3%
Other0.3%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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53.49598, -1.34238 · S63 7NW
School details
Local authorityRotherham
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN145848
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.wathacademy.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Wath Academy rated by Ofsted?
Wath Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 July 2023.
Is Wath Academy a good school?
Wath Academy scores 76.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 23% 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 Wath Academy in GCSEs?
Wath Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 47.8. 65% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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