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Wickersley School and Sports College

State school · Rotherham, S66 1JL
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 2,002 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
2,002 ·
Local authority
Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council

Headteacher

Head

Mr Tony Hardcastle

Entrance

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

Bramley Sunnyside Junior School 23 %
Wickersley Northfield Primary School 16 %
Flanderwell Primary School 16 %
Listerdale Junior Academy 12 %
Bramley Grange Primary School 11 %
St Alban's CofE (Aided) Primary School 8 %
OtherUnkn 7 %
Where the number of students is less than 10 or the school a student attended before or after this school is not known.
Ravenfield Primary Academy 3 %
Whiston Junior and Infant School 1 %
Sitwell Junior School 1 %
Badsley Primary School 1 %
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Exit

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

School
75%
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
50.8%
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
36.29
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
116
Number of teachers
17:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

3.2 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
11 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

2,002
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 Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

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Contact the school

Address

Bawtry Road
Wickersley
Rotherham
South Yorkshire
S66 1JL
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Telephone: 01709 542147

Email: headteacher@wickersley.net

Website: http://www.wickersley.net

Local authority: Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council

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School data & information Wickersley School and Sports College Bawtry Road, Wickersley, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S66 1JL
2,002 Pupil numbers
17.8 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
3 % Pupils whose first language is not English
17:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
116 Number of teachers
49 Number of teaching assistants

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

School
50.8%
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
48.90
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)

0.02 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 225 4
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 215 4
Social Science: Citizenship GCSE (9-1) Full Course 28 6
Psychology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 58 6
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 73 7
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 31 7
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 9 6
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 356 6
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 142 5
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 204 5
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 27 4
Film Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 18 5
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 350 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 355 5
Economics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 26 5
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 38 6
Dance GCSE (9-1) Full Course 9 6
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 12 6
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 38 6
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 73 7
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 82 5
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 74 7
Art & Design (Textiles) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 10 6
Art & Design (Graphics) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 12 6
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 61 6

% 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
36.29
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 C
Sociology GCE A level 17 A
Psychology GCE A level 61 B
Physics GCE A level 14 A
Physical Education / Sports Studies GCE A level 20 B
Mathematics (Further) GCE A level 6 A
Mathematics GCE A level 41 A
History GCE A level 21 B
Government and Politics GCE A level 11 A
Geography GCE A level 14 B
English Literature GCE A level 16 B
English Language GCE A level 17 B
Economics GCE A level 14 B
Design and Technology (Product Design) GCE A level 7 B
Computer Studies / Computing GCE A level 9 B
Chemistry GCE A level 30 A
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 22 B
Biology GCE A level 42 B
Art and Design (Fine Art) GCE A level 9 B

Entry and exit data

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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

Wickersley School and Sports College is a mainstream school with resourced provision. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

3.2 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
11 %
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
HI - Hearing Impairment Yes
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.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

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