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Wath Academy

Rotherham, S63 7NWSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jul 2023
Progress 8
+0.10
Above average
−20+2
Competition
1.2×
Oversubscribed
384 1st-choice / 313 places
Ranking
#1,294
of 3,141 nationally

About Wath Academy

Wath Academy is a large secondary school in Rotherham that is significantly oversubscribed, a clear signal of its standing among local families. With 2,031 pupils on roll against a capacity of 1,800, the school is operating well above its official limit. For the 2025/26 intake, there were 558 applications for 313 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.78, and 384 families put it as their first preference. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 26.8%, which is above the national average for secondary schools and reflects the school’s role in serving a diverse local community. The school is mixed, non-denominational, and has no religious character, so it draws from a broad cross-section of families across Rotherham. It also has a dedicated sixth form, which adds to its appeal as a through-school option for students who want to stay on post-16.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressSandygate, Rotherham, Rotherham, S63 7NW
HeadteacherLiam Ransome
Local AuthorityRotherham
Number of Pupils2,031
Free School Meals (FSM)26.8%
School Capacity2,031 / 1,800 (113% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

3 Jul 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Sixth Form Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 26 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

13
Astro TurfScience LabsICT SuitePlaying FieldsLibrarySports HallSixth Form CentreDining HallArt StudiosSwimming PoolGymnasiumMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

19

Sports

CricketRowingRugbySwimmingBasketballDanceAthletics

Clubs & Activities

OrchestraGardeningFilm ClubBook ClubChoirChessCodingYoung EnterpriseEco ClubModel United NationsDuke of EdinburghDebate

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wath Academy

Wath Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.