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Dinnington High School

Rotherham, S25 2NZSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Requires Improvement
Progress 8
-0.31
Below average
−20+2
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
#2,259
of 3,141 nationally

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.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressDoe Quarry Lane, Sheffield, Rotherham, S25 2NZ
HeadteacherKerry Wade
Local AuthorityRotherham
Number of Pupils1,009

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Facilities

10
GymnasiumDining HallLibraryScience LabsTheatreAstro TurfICT SuiteSports HallSixth Form CentreChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

16

Sports

CricketGymnasticsRugbyAthleticsDanceFootballRoundersHockeyMartial ArtsBasketball

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubNewspaperArt ClubOrchestraModel United NationsGardening

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:25 – 14:55

Source: dinningtonhigh.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dinnington High School

Dinnington High School has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.