The short version
Average GCSE results.
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 42.3 vs national 43.8)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
42.3
1.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
39%
2.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
3%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.22
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
26% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% 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 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 95 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,009
- Capacity
- 70%
- FSM
- 31.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Rotherham
- Trust
- NEW COLLABORATIVE LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Kerry Wade
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksOfficial inspection link pending
We have not attached an official inspection report link to this school page yet.
No official inspection report links have been attached to this school page yet.
Location
Doe Quarry Lane, Sheffield, S25 2NZ
Town setting
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Dinnington High School?
Dinnington High School currently has 1,009 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Dinnington High School take?
Dinnington High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Dinnington High School?
Dinnington High School is in Sheffield, S25 2NZ, in the Rotherham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Dinnington High School have a sixth form?
Yes, Dinnington High School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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