The short version
Above-average GCSE results. 88% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 49.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
49.0
5.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
56%
13.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
67%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.09
Band 3Source: 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
89%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
80%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
8%
Based on 346 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% 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, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 187 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 2,002
- Capacity
- 88%
- FSM
- 17.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Rotherham
- Trust
- WICKERSLEY PARTNERSHIP TRUST
- Head
- Mr Tony Hardcastle (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Bawtry Road, Wickersley, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S66 1JL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Alban's CofE (Aided) Primary School
Primary · 497m away
Bramley Sunnyside Junior School
Primary · 660m away
Wickersley Northfield Primary School
Primary · 678m away
Bramley Sunnyside Infant School
Primary · 706m away
Flanderwell Primary School
Primary · 982m away
Bramley Grange Primary School
Primary · 998m away
Abbeywood School
Independent · 2.0km away
Ravenfield Primary School
Primary · 2.5km away
Questions parents ask
Is Wickersley School and Sports College a selective school?
No. Wickersley School and Sports College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Wickersley School and Sports College's Ofsted rating?
Wickersley School and Sports College was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Wickersley School and Sports College?
Wickersley School and Sports College currently has 2,002 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Wickersley School and Sports College take?
Wickersley School and Sports College caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Wickersley School and Sports College?
Wickersley School and Sports College is in Rotherham, S66 1JL, in the Rotherham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Wickersley School and Sports College have a sixth form?
Yes, Wickersley School and Sports College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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