The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 47.8 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (113% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
47.8
4.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
45%
3.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
17%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.18
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
87%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
80%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
9%
Based on 298 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% 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, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 161 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 2,031
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 26.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Rotherham
- Trust
- MALTBY LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mr Liam Ransome
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Sandygate, Wath-on-Dearne, Rotherham, S63 7NW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOur Lady and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 542m away
Saint Pius X Catholic High School A Specialist School in Humanities
Secondary · 574m away
Wath Victoria Primary School
Primary · 850m away
Wath Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Swinton Fitzwilliam Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Highfield Farm Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Brampton Ellis CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Swinton Community School
Secondary · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
Is Wath Academy a selective school?
No. Wath Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Wath Academy's Ofsted rating?
Wath Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Wath Academy?
Wath Academy currently has 2,031 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Wath Academy take?
Wath Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Wath Academy?
Wath Academy is in Rotherham, S63 7NW, in the Rotherham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Wath Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Wath Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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