Oakwood High School

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

Rotherham, S602UH Ofsted: Good Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

59

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
51.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: -0.12
English & Maths grade 4+ %
57.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 65.3%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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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
18 December 2012
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
9

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Moorgate Road
Rotherham, S602UH
Phone
1709512222
Website
oakwood.ac

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
140459
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Address
Moorgate Road, Rotherham, S60 2UH
Website
http://www.oakwood.ac
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
INSPIRE LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
1050 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,061
Free School Meals
30.1% (319 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
0.8% (8 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.5%
Good
Persistent Absence
25.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
45.7
Ebacc Attainment 8:
12.9
English Attainment 8:
10.0
Maths Attainment 8:
8.7
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
14.1
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
12.9
Ebacc English:
98.6%
Ebacc Entry:
7.4%
Ebacc Humanities:
62.0%
Ebacc Languages:
25.0%
Ebacc Maths:
99.1%
Ebacc Sciences:
97.7%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.12
Progress 8 Range:
-0.32 to 0.07

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
65.3 (+13.3 vs average)
Attainment 8:
45.7 (+6.2 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
30 pupils
Average
Pupils per Year Group
177
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,061 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Respect Reflection Resourcefulness Responsibility Resilience

Head Teacher's Message

Oakwood High School presents a welcome message from Executive Headteacher Chris Eccles and Head of School Phil Storey, expressing pride in the school, inviting engagement, and stating a commitment to delivering the best educational provision for the community.

Facilities

New school building opened in September 2016.

Curriculum Highlights

Inclusive and Aspirational Foundational Literacy and Numeracy Ambitious and Sequenced Learning Cultivating Independent Learners Holistic Personal Development

Admissions Criteria

Starting in Year 7 in September 2027. Parents/Carers of Year 6 students will receive a letter and a common application form from their primary school in early July 2026. Parents must complete the Rotherham Common Application Form and it should be returned to the Local Authority by 31 October 2026. To apply online go to the Local Authority admissions site (http://www.rotherham.gov.uk/schools). All preferences for Community/Academy/Trust Schools are considered equally in accordance with the Co-ordinated Scheme for Admission to Secondary Schools. Parents/carers are able to name up to three preferences on the Common Application Form. Applications must be returned to the Local Authority Admissions section by 31 October 2026 for consideration in the initial process. The Admissions Policy and Admissions Appeals Timetable are available via links on the admissions pages.

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