The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 38.8 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
38.8
5.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
36%
6.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
26%
Source: 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
87%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
75%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
7%
Employment
Directly into work
5%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
10%
Based on 206 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 18 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% 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, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 94 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,091
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 40.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Rotherham
- Trust
- WICKERSLEY PARTNERSHIP TRUST
- Head
- Mr Mark Conlin
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Monkwood Road, Rawmarsh, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S62 7GA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMonkwood Primary School
Primary · 452m away
Rotherham Aspire
Pupil referral unit · 723m away
Rawmarsh Thorogate Junior and Infant School
Primary · 780m away
Rawmarsh Rosehill Junior School
Primary · 789m away
Rawmarsh Ryecroft Infant School
Primary · 972m away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Rawmarsh Nursery School
Nursery · 1.1km away
Rawmarsh Ashwood Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Rawmarsh Community School's Ofsted rating?
Rawmarsh Community School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Rawmarsh Community School?
Rawmarsh Community School currently has 1,091 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Rawmarsh Community School take?
Rawmarsh Community School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Rawmarsh Community School?
Rawmarsh Community School is in Rotherham, S62 7GA, in the Rotherham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Rawmarsh Community School have a sixth form?
No, Rawmarsh Community School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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