Winterhill School

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

Rotherham, S612BD Ofsted: Good Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

58

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
53.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: -0.05
English & Maths grade 4+ %
51.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 54.9%
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
29 January 2013
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
High Street
Kimberworth
Rotherham, S612BD
Phone
1709740232
Website
winterhill.org.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
141853
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Address
High Street, Kimberworth, Rotherham, S61 2BD
Website
www.winterhill.org.uk
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
INSPIRE LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
1300 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
928
Free School Meals
40.9% (380 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.3% (21 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
90.9%
Good
Persistent Absence
29.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
40.4
Ebacc Attainment 8:
10.6
English Attainment 8:
8.7
Maths Attainment 8:
8.4
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
12.6
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
10.6
Ebacc English:
99.0%
Ebacc Entry:
2.1%
Ebacc Humanities:
88.7%
Ebacc Languages:
4.6%
Ebacc Maths:
99.0%
Ebacc Sciences:
99.0%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.05
Progress 8 Range:
-0.25 to 0.15

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
26 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
155
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
928 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Everyone Succeeds"

Respect Resilience Responsibility

Head Teacher's Message

Winterhill School is a high achieving, 11-16 school where our guiding principle, ‘Everyone Succeeds’ underpins our school values and ethos. We place great emphasis on personal development and academic achievement, and uphold the values of respect, responsibility and resilience, which guide all aspects of school life and represent what we call ‘The Winterhill Way’.

Curriculum Highlights

Five-year learning journey designed to develop depth and breadth of knowledge Each lesson is 75 minutes long The curriculum offers a broad range of subjects to widen knowledge, connections and cultural capital, emphasise British Values and personal development Subject list includes: English, Maths, Science, History, Geography, Modern Foreign Languages, Religious Studies, Computer Science, Food Preparation and Nutrition, Design & Technology, Physical Education, Music, Drama, Art, PSCHE, Health & Social Care

Admissions Criteria

Admissions policy for Winterhill School is open to consultation for the academic year 2027-28. Applications for a place can be made after transitions (from primary school in Year 7) with Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council via online application. Information on appealing an admissions decision with RMBC is available via RMBC. The school’s Admissions Policy, including the 2027-28 consultation details, can be accessed through the Admissions Policy links; the school staff can be contacted at [email protected].

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