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Wath Academy

State school · Rotherham, S63 7NW
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 2,031 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
2,031 ·
Local authority
Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council

Headteacher

Head

Mr Liam Ransome

Entrance

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

Brampton Ellis CofE Primary School 23 %
OtherUnkn 16 %
Where the number of students is less than 10 or the school a student attended before or after this school is not known.
Wath Central Primary School 16 %
Wath Church of England Primary School 11 %
Wath Victoria Primary School 10 %
Highfield Farm Primary School 4 %
Wentworth CofE Junior and Infant School 3 %
The Ellis Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Primary School 3 %
Our Lady and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School 2 %
Carrfield Primary Academy 2 %
Swinton Fitzwilliam Primary School 2 %
Highgate Primary Academy 2 %
Swinton Queen Primary School 1 %
High View Primary Learning Centre 1 %
Heather Garth Primary School Academy 1 %
Upperwood Academy 1 %
Wombwell Park Street Primary School 1 %
All Saints Academy Darfield 1 %
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Exit

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

School
72%
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
49.1%
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
35.09
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
104
Number of teachers
20:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

2.6 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
9.6 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

2,031
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

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

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Outstanding
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding
Leadership and management Outstanding
Sixth form provision Outstanding

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Contact the school

Address

Sandygate
Wath-on-Dearne
Rotherham
S63 7NW
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Telephone: 01709 760222

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Website: http://www.wathacademy.com

Local authority: Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council

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School data & information Wath Academy Sandygate, Wath-on-Dearne, Rotherham, S63 7NW
2,031 Pupil numbers
26.8 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
4 % Pupils whose first language is not English
20:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
104 Number of teachers
39 Number of teaching assistants

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

School
49.1%
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
49.50
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)

0.10 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
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 87 7
Sociology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 30 5
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 16 8
Psychology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 56 5
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 58 8
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 105 6
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 317 5
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 139 6
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 136 5
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 311 6
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 313 5
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 16 7
Dance GCSE (9-1) Full Course 15 6
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 35 6
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 28 6
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 58 7
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 54 5
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 58 8
Art & Design (Photography) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 21 7
Art & Design (Graphics) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 21 8
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 22 8
Art & Design (3d Studies) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 38 5
Art & Design GCSE (9-1) Full Course 6 4

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

School
17%
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
35.09
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 7 B
Sociology GCE A level 16 B
Psychology GCE A level 28 B
Physics GCE A level 14 B
Physical Education / Sports Studies GCE A level 8 B
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCE A level 7 B
Mathematics GCE A level 26 B
Law GCE A level 10 B
History GCE A level 20 B
Government and Politics GCE A level 6 A
Geography GCE A level 14 B
English Literature GCE A level 9 B
English Language GCE A level 9 B
Economics GCE A level 17 B
Computer Studies / Computing GCE A level 8 B
Chemistry GCE A level 21 B
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 19 B
Biology GCE A level 34 B
Art and Design (Fine Art) GCE A level 8 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

Wath Academy is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

2.6 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
9.6 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

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

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Outstanding
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding
Leadership and management Outstanding
Sixth form provision Outstanding
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