Classpot

Wickersley School and Sports College

Rotherham, S66 1JLSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2023
Progress 8
+0.02
Above average
−20+2
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
309 1st-choice / 328 places
Ranking
#1,472
of 3,141 nationally

About Wickersley School and Sports College

Wickersley School and Sports College sits comfortably above the Rotherham local authority average when it comes to academic progress. The school's Progress 8 score of 0.02 is notably higher than the LA average of -0.15, meaning pupils here make slightly more progress than the national average, while the typical Rotherham secondary school falls below it. This places Wickersley 4th out of 16 schools in the local authority rankings, putting it in the top quarter of its peers. Its Attainment 8 score of 48.9 and EBacc average point score of 4.4 both reflect solid academic performance, with nearly three-quarters of pupils achieving a grade 4 or above in English and maths. The school is heavily oversubscribed, receiving 601 applications for 328 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, with 293 offers going to first-preference applicants. That level of demand suggests local families recognise the value of a school that consistently outperforms the LA baseline.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressBawtry Road, Rotherham, Rotherham, S66 1JL
HeadteacherTony Hardcastle
Local AuthorityRotherham
Number of Pupils2,002
Free School Meals (FSM)17.8%
School Capacity2,002 / 2,280 (88% full)
Sixth FormYes

The full report on this school

The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

  • Ofsted inspection in plain English
    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
    Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
See an example
One-off paymentNo subscriptionStripe checkout

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

22 Nov 2023
View Report
Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 29 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

11
Swimming PoolSports HallTennis CourtsICT SuitePlaying FieldsGymnasiumMusic RoomsSixth Form CentreScience LabsLibraryChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

15

Sports

RoundersHockeyBasketballMartial ArtsDanceBadmintonCricketFootball

Clubs & Activities

Film ClubDuke of EdinburghScience ClubDramaChoirModel United NationsDebate

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionLearning DifficultyOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:40 – 15:10

Source: wickersley.net. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

Was this page helpful?

Frequently Asked Questions About Wickersley School and Sports College

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