The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 45.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
45.3
1.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
41%
0.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
45%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.22
Band 4Source: 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
92%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
81%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
7%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 330 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% 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 171 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,815
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 25.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Rotherham
- Trust
- WALES HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Lisa McCall (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Storth Lane, Kiveton Park, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S26 5QQ
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmKiveton Park Meadows Junior School
Primary · Very close
Kiveton Park Infant School
Primary · 491m away
Wales Primary School
Primary · 886m away
Todwick Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Aston Hall Junior and Infant School
Primary · 2.5km away
Killamarsh Junior School
Primary · 2.8km away
Aston Lodge Primary School
Primary · 3.0km away
Aston All Saints CofE (A) Primary School
Primary · 3.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is Wales High School a selective school?
No. Wales High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Wales High School's Ofsted rating?
Wales High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Wales High School?
Wales High School currently has 1,815 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Wales High School take?
Wales High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Wales High School?
Wales High School is in Sheffield, S26 5QQ, in the Rotherham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Wales High School have a sixth form?
Yes, Wales High School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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