Wickersley School and Sports College

A good academy converter school in Rotherham. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Wickersley School and Sports College.

Rotherham, S661JL 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
54.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.02
English & Maths grade 4+ %
61.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 72.6%
Continue in education or training
59.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 65.0%
Sustained employment
44.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 20.0%
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
22 November 2023
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Bawtry Road
Wickersley
Rotherham, S661JL
Phone
1709542147
Website
wickersley.net

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
140646
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Bawtry Road, Wickersley, Rotherham, S66 1JL
Website
www.wickersley.net
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
WICKERSLEY PARTNERSHIP TRUST
Capacity
2280 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
2,050
Free School Meals
15.8% (324 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.2% (66 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.5%
Good
Persistent Absence
18.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
48.9
Ebacc Attainment 8:
14.2
English Attainment 8:
10.2
Maths Attainment 8:
10.0
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
14.6
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
14.2
Ebacc English:
97.5%
Ebacc Entry:
29.9%
Ebacc Humanities:
92.2%
Ebacc Languages:
67.6%
Ebacc Maths:
99.4%
Ebacc Sciences:
98.9%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.02
Progress 8 Range:
-0.12 to 0.17
University Progression:
64.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
65.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
20.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
7.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
3.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
64%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
176 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
7.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
72.6 (+20.6 vs average)
EBacc Entry:
29.9 (+10.5 vs average)
Attainment 8:
48.9 (+9.4 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
128 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
256
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
2,050 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Childcare Skills (VRQ Level 3)
★★★★★
(7 students)
Physics (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(13 students)
Sports Studies (OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma at Level 3)
★★★★ ★
(6 students)
Geography (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(14 students)
Computer Studies/Computing (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(9 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"We aim to send all young people into an ever-changing world able and qualified to play their full part in it."

The Wickersley Way High challenge-low fear Independence Responsibility Resilience 100% child centred

Head Teacher's Message

Welcomes families; describes Wickersley School and Sports College as an 11-18 school with around 2060 students (including 330 in the oversubscribed sixth form), part of Wickersley Partnership Trust, and emphasizes the aim for students to leave with qualifications and Life/Work skills in line with the Wickersley Way; signed by Headteacher Mr. T Hardcastle.

Curriculum Highlights

Challenging and diverse curriculum High quality teaching and learning Supportive pastoral care to secure achievement for all

SEND Provision

The SEND team is committed to identifying and addressing the needs of pupils with Special Educational Needs/Disabilities and ensuring that they receive the most appropriate package of support, in partnership with parents and external agencies.

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