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Wales High School

State school · Sheffield, S26 5QQ
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 1,815 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,815 ·
Local authority
Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council

Headteacher

Head

Lisa McCall

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Thurcroft Junior Academy 17 %
Kiveton Park Meadows Junior School 17 %
Wales Primary School 11 %
Anston Hillcrest Primary School 9 %
Todwick Primary School 9 %
OtherUnkn 8 %
Where the number of students is less than 10 or the school a student attended before or after this school is not known.
Harthill Primary School 7 %
Killamarsh Junior School 4 %
Anston Park Junior School 3 %
St Giles CofE Primary School 3 %
Laughton All Saints' CofE Primary School 2 %
Anston Brook Primary School 2 %
Laughton Junior and Infant School 2 %
Aston Hall Junior and Infant School 2 %
Anston Greenlands Primary School 2 %
Aston All Saints CofE (A) Primary School 1 %
Aston Fence Junior and Infant School 1 %
Woodsetts Primary School 1 %
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Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
56%
LA avg.
59%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
42.4%
LA avg.
38.5%
Eng. avg.
45.9%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

A levels or equivalent - Average points score (2024)

School
34.15
LA avg.
32.24
Eng. avg.
34.45
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What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
  • VRQ
117
Number of teachers
16:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

1.71 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
15.4 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,815
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Good

Full inspection: Requires improvement

Leadership and management Requires improvement

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Contact the school

Address

Storth Lane
Kiveton Park
Sheffield
South Yorkshire
S26 5QQ
Get directions

Telephone: 01909 771291

Email: info@waleshigh.com

Website: http://www.waleshigh.com

Local authority: Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council

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School data & information Wales High School Storth Lane, Kiveton Park, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S26 5QQ
1,815 Pupil numbers
25.3 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
2 % Pupils whose first language is not English
16:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
117 Number of teachers
43 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
42.4%
LA avg.
38.5%
Eng. avg.
45.9%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
45.70
LA avg.
42.10
Eng. avg.
45.90

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

-0.06 Score Average
≈ 35% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Statistics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 15 6
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 83 5
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 40 6
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 43 7
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 20 6
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 15 7
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 309 5
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 124 5
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 182 5
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 53 5
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 305 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 309 5
Economics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 16 4
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 18 6
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 47 5
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 16 5
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 15 6
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 43 6
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 66 5
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 44 6
Art & Design (Photography) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 17 6
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 49 5
Applied Engineering GCSE (9-1) Full Course 25 4

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
20.6%
LA avg.
13.8%
Eng. avg.
17.1%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
34.15
LA avg.
32.24
Eng. avg.
34.45

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCE A level 6 A
Sociology GCE A level 11 B
Psychology GCE A level 22 C
Physics GCE A level 23 B
Mathematics (Further) GCE A level 6 A
Mathematics GCE A level 33 B
History GCE A level 17 B
Government and Politics GCE A level 9 B
Geology GCE A level 5 B
Geography GCE A level 7 C
Film Studies GCE A level 21 A
English Literature GCE A level 9 B
English Language and Literature GCE A level 8 A
Economics GCE A level 14 B
Computer Studies / Computing GCE A level 6 A
Chemistry GCE A level 10 A
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 15 C
Biology GCE A level 11 B
Accounting / Finance GCE A level 6 A
Physics GCE AS level 24 C
Mathematics (Further) GCE AS level 8 B
Mathematics GCE AS level 35 C
Chemistry GCE AS level 10 B
Biology GCE AS level 13 B

Entry and exit data

Here we report figures on pupils moving between schools at the usual entry and exit points, as well as student destinations into higher education. We publish publically available data for state schools. For independent schools, The Good Schools Guide collects data from its prep schools as to where their pupils go on to. Find out more

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

Wales High School is a mainstream school with resourced provision. Their resourced provision has a capacity of 40 and has 31 pupils on roll. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

1.71 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
15.4 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

Schools report the conditions they might be able to support. Please note, this may not be a complete list. Find out more.

Conditions (Might cover/be referred to as) Provision
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder Aspergers, Autism, High functioning autism, Neurodivergent, Neurodiversity, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), Social skills Yes
HI - Hearing Impairment
MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty Learning needs
MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment Sensory processing
OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability Downs Syndrome, Epilepsy, Genetic, Tics, Tourettes
PD - Physical Disability
PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty Complex needs, Global delay, Global developmental delay
SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health Anxiety, Complex needs, Emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), Mental Health
SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication Selective mutism
SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty Complex needs
SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Auditory processing, Developmental Co-ordination Difficulties (DCD), Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Handwriting
VI - Visual Impairment Special facilities for Visually Impaired

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Good

Full inspection: Requires improvement

Leadership and management Requires improvement
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