The short version
Average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 44.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- The school is nearly full at 93% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
44.5
0.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
39%
3.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
8%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.07
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
90%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
83%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 260 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 144 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,384
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 32.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Rotherham
- Trust
- NEW COLLABORATIVE LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Headteacher Hannah Thornton (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Brinsworth Road, Brinsworth, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S60 5EJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBrinsworth Manor Infant School
Primary · 622m away
Brinsworth Manor Junior School
Primary · 647m away
Brinsworth Whitehill Primary School
Primary · 830m away
Brinsworth Howarth Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Tinsley Meadows Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Canklow Woods Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Waverley Primary Academy
Primary · 2.2km away
Thomas Rotherham College
16 plus · 2.6km away
Questions parents ask
Is Brinsworth Academy a selective school?
No. Brinsworth Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Brinsworth Academy's Ofsted rating?
Brinsworth Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Brinsworth Academy?
Brinsworth Academy currently has 1,384 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Brinsworth Academy take?
Brinsworth Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Brinsworth Academy?
Brinsworth Academy is in Rotherham, S60 5EJ, in the Rotherham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Brinsworth Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Brinsworth Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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