Wales High School

A good academy converter school in Rotherham. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Wales High School.

Sheffield, S265QQ Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

57

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
53.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.06
English & Maths grade 4+ %
57.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 66.6%
Continue in education or training
47.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 54.0%
Sustained employment
56.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 27.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
8 April 2014
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Storth Lane
Kiveton Park
Sheffield, S265QQ
Phone
1909771291
Website
waleshigh.com/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
136331
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Storth Lane, Kiveton Park, Sheffield, S26 5QQ
Website
http://www.waleshigh.com/
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
WALES HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
1867 pupils
Setting
Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,833
Free School Meals
26.1% (478 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.8% (70 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.1%
Good
Persistent Absence
21.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
45.7
Ebacc Attainment 8:
13.3
English Attainment 8:
9.6
Maths Attainment 8:
9.4
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
13.3
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
13.3
Ebacc English:
98.1%
Ebacc Entry:
28.3%
Ebacc Humanities:
94.5%
Ebacc Languages:
44.1%
Ebacc Maths:
99.4%
Ebacc Sciences:
98.4%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.06
Progress 8 Range:
-0.22 to 0.10
University Progression:
53.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
54.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
27.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
12.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
5.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
53%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
122 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
12.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
66.6 (+14.6 vs average)
Attainment 8:
45.7 (+6.2 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
114 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
229
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,833 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Engineering Studies (BTEC National Diploma L3 - Band J - PP-D*D*)
★★★★★
(6 students)
Accounting/Finance (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(6 students)
Applied Sciences (BTEC National Foundation Diploma L3 - Band H - P-D*)
★★★★ ★
(6 students)
English Language & Literature (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(8 students)
Health Studies (OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma at Level 3)
★★★ ★★
(9 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"A Love for Learning... The Wales Way"

Ambition Confidence Resilience Perseverance Tolerance Integrity Creativity Teamwork Mutual respect Open-mindedness

Head Teacher's Message

The Headteacher emphasizes The Wales Way as the school ethos, prioritizing a holistic, progressive education that combines strong examination results with personal development. She notes high expectations, a commitment to happiness, ambition, resilience, integrity and teamwork, and invites visitors to see the school in action.

Facilities

3G Pitch 3G Pitch – Full Pitch 3G Pitch – 1st Half 3G Pitch – 2nd Half 3G Pitch – 1st Quarter 3G Pitch – 2nd Quarter 3G Pitch – 3rd Quarter 3G Pitch – 4th Quarter Drama Studio The Grand Hall Gym Hard Courts The John Day Sports Hall Trampoline Class – Teens Trampoline Class – Pre-School Trampoline Class – Children (7-10 Years)

Curriculum Highlights

Curriculum Intent Key Stage 3 Key Stage 4 Sixth Form Literacy at Wales High School Personal Development Careers at Wales High School PSHE / RSE SMSC Inclusion and Diversity

SEND Provision

SEND provision is tailored to individual needs following thorough assessment by internal or external agencies; it includes the ASD Integrated Resource (The Bridge), Neuro Pathway Support and Lexia, with contact through the SEN Department.

Admissions Criteria

Wales High School publishes Year 7 admission number of 310. Admissions are allocated in order of priority: Looked after children and previously looked after children; children with a medical or compelling social reason; children living in the catchment area (including where an older sibling is on roll in Years 8–11); children living outside the catchment area with a sibling on roll; children on roll at associated primary/junior/infant schools; and those living nearest to the school. If places are equidistant, a random lot is used. Children with an Education, Health and Care Plan will gain a place at the school named in the plan. The national offer day is 1 March; waiting lists are maintained; appeals are handled via the council.

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