Dinnington High School
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About Dinnington High School
Dinnington High School sits within the Rotherham local authority, where it ranks 12th out of 16 secondary schools based on Progress 8 scores. That places it in the bottom half of the LA, with a percentile rank of 75. The top-performing schools nearby are Wingfield Academy, St Bernard's Catholic High School, and Wath Academy, all of which achieved positive Progress 8 scores. Dinnington's own Progress 8 score of -0.31 is below the LA average of -0.15, meaning pupils here make less academic progress than their peers across Rotherham. The school is a mixed, non-denominational state secondary for ages 11 to 18, with 1,009 pupils on roll. Kerry Wade is the headteacher. Its most recent Ofsted inspection rated the school as Requires Improvement, a rating that reflects the need for stronger outcomes across the board.
At Key Stage 4, Dinnington's Attainment 8 score sits at 38.4, and the proportion of pupils achieving a grade 5 or above in English and maths (the basics 95 measure) is 22.8 per cent. The basics 94 measure, which counts grade 4 or above, is 54.4 per cent. Only 7.4 per cent of pupils entered the English Baccalaureate, and of those, just 2.9 per cent achieved it at grade 4 or above. The school's Progress 8 banding is 'Below average', with particularly weak progress in maths (-0.53) and the EBacc subjects (-0.57). English progress is close to the national average at 0.06. At A-level, the school's value added score is -0.18, which falls within the 'Average' banding. The average points per entry is 30.9, equivalent to a C grade, and the best three A-levels average out at a C+. With 62 pupils in the sixth form, it's a relatively small cohort.
The school offers a solid range of facilities including a theatre, astro turf, sports hall, gymnasium, and a sixth form centre. There is also a chapel on site. Sports provision covers cricket, rugby, gymnastics, martial arts, and dance, among others. Clubs include a science club, Model UN, orchestra, and gardening. For families considering Dinnington, the key takeaway is that the school is currently graded Requires Improvement and sits below the LA average for pupil progress. It may suit families who value a broad extracurricular offer and a sixth form with average A-level outcomes, but those prioritising strong academic progress might want to look at higher-ranked local options like Wingfield Academy or St Bernard's. Oversubscription data is not available, but the school's ranking suggests it is not among the most competitive in the area.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Doe Quarry Lane, Sheffield, Rotherham, S25 2NZ |
| Headteacher | Kerry Wade |
| Local Authority | Rotherham |
| Number of Pupils | 1,009 |
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (-0.31)
2259th of 3,141
Nationally
209th of 306
In Yorkshire and the Humber
12th of 16
In Rotherham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make less progress than similar students nationally
Attainment 8 (vs national avg)
Students achieve significantly higher grades than the national average
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.
A-Level Results
2023/24Average Points per Entry
Value Added Score
Best 3 A-Levels (Average)
'21/22
32.3
'22/23
24.0
'23/24
30.9
Source: Department for Education 16-18 Performance Tables, 2023/24. Value Added measures progress compared to students with similar GCSE results.
Where GCSE leavers go
2022/2341%
of GCSE leavers stay on for sixth form at this school (cohort: 162 pupils).
- School sixth form (stay)41%
- FE college27%
- Not sustained11%
- Apprenticeship8%
- Sixth form college7%
- Employment6%
88% of leavers had a sustained destination 6 months on.
Source: DfE Compare School & College Performance, KS4 pupil destinations 2022/23 (revised). Only state-funded schools are required to report.
Where school leavers go
2022/2352%
of A-level / Level 3 leavers go to higher education (cohort: 64 pupils).
Top-tier university progression
6%
Russell Group
7%
Top-third HE
Percentages of the whole cohort (not just HE-goers). Russell Group = 24 elite research universities. Top-third HE = top by mean UCAS tariff.
- University (HE)52%
- Employment27%
- Apprenticeship9%
- Further education3%
- Other education2%
- Not sustained2%
Sources: DfE 16-18 destination measures (broad bucket); DfE KS5 student destinations file (Russell Group / top-third HE / Oxbridge). Level 3 cohort. “Sustained” means the pupil was in education, apprenticeship or employment for 6 months in the year following completion.
Sixth form A-level subjects
2022/23- Biology17
- Psychology13
- Art and Design (Graphics)11
- Art and Design (Photography)11
- English Language11
- History10
- Chemistry7
- English Literature7
- Mathematics7
- Physical Education / Sports Studies7
- Art and Design (Fine Art)6
- Geography4
Subjects with at least 3 entries in 2022/23. Number shown next to each subject is the number of pupils who sat that A-level exam — a rough indicator of subject popularity at this school. Source: DfE Compare School & College Performance.
Facilities
10Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
16Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
School day
Teaching hours
08:25 – 14:55
Source: dinningtonhigh.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
Attendance & Behaviour
2023/2475% of schools in England do better than this.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Permanent exclusion is rare — most schools have none in a given year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
6
Total schools
4
Oversubscribed
5
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
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Doe Quarry Lane, Sheffield
Rotherham, S25 2NZ
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