The short version
Below-average GCSE results. 77% capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 28.8 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
28.8
15.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
13%
28.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
37%
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
80%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
69%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
8%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
14%
Based on 91 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 33 days per year on average — over a month of school.
42% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
14% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 59 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 544
- Capacity
- 77%
- FSM
- 58.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Rotherham
- Trust
- WICKERSLEY PARTNERSHIP TRUST
- Head
- Mr Adrian May
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Park Lane, Thrybergh, Rotherham, S65 4BP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThrybergh Fullerton Church of England Primary Academy
Primary · Very close
Thrybergh Primary School
Primary · 695m away
Foljambe Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Trinity Croft CofE Primary Academy
Primary · 1.7km away
High Greave Junior School
Primary · 2.0km away
High Greave Infant School
Primary · 2.1km away
Ravenfield Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Kilnhurst Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Thrybergh Academy's Ofsted rating?
Thrybergh Academy was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Thrybergh Academy?
Thrybergh Academy currently has 544 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Thrybergh Academy take?
Thrybergh Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Thrybergh Academy?
Thrybergh Academy is in Rotherham, S65 4BP, in the Rotherham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Thrybergh Academy have a sixth form?
No, Thrybergh Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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