Thomas Rotherham College

A outstanding academy 16-19 converter school in Rotherham. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Thomas Rotherham College.

Rotherham, S602BE Ofsted: Outstanding Age 16-19 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

57

/ 100

Sixth Form Only weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Sixth Form Only schools

Continue in education or training
42.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 49.0%
Sustained employment
57.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 28.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Outstanding

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

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
19 March 2024
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Moorgate Road
Rotherham, S602BE
Phone
1709300600
Website
trc.ac.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
145230
Type
Academy 16-19 converter
Phase
Sixth Form Only
Address
Moorgate Road, Rotherham, S60 2BE
Website
www.trc.ac.uk
Age range
16-19
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
INSPIRE LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
1700 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
49.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
28.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
5.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
14.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
46%
Quality: Average
Sixth Form Size
685 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
5.0%

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Childcare Skills (VRQ Level 3)
★★★★ ★
(7 students)
Art & Design (Photography) (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(19 students)
Art & Design (Fine Art) (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(29 students)
Law (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(57 students)
Economics (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(40 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

the transformative power of education engine of opportunity and social change welcoming and inclusive environment safety, care and wellbeing progress and learning support

Head Teacher's Message

Joel Wirth, Principal, describes TRC as an engine of opportunity and social change, dedicated to meeting the needs of 16–18 learners in an academically challenging yet welcoming and inclusive environment. He emphasizes specialist staff, progression to universities (including Russell Group and Oxbridge), apprenticeships, and a strong support network with Progress Tutors and counsellors to support wellbeing and success.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Medicine/Veterinary/Dentistry Society Pride (LGBTQ+) Club Film club Book/literature club Humanities Society Problem Solving Society LRC (library) internships Debating Society Rep E-sports Rep rugby British Sign Language Mindfulness and meditation Chess club Life skills – cooking and money management Women’s self defence Volunteering with NHS Charities College production

Facilities

on-site Sports Centre Learning Resources Centre (LRC)

Curriculum Highlights

More than 25 A Level subjects Wide array of BTEC and T-Level vocational pathways Sports academies T Levels in Education and Early Years and Marketing Level 3 courses (e.g., Applied Law, Applied Psychology, Applied Science - Single, Business Extended Certificate, Business Diploma, etc.) Level 2 programme Adult evening language classes

Admissions Criteria

Thomas Rotherham College accepts applications from 16–18-year-old students from partner schools in the Rotherham and Sheffield area, with over 50 schools represented. Applicants apply online and the college acknowledges applications before inviting them to induction. The application deadline to be invited to Taster Days is Friday 22 May 2026. The college notes that overseas students and 19+ students are not registered/accepted. For any questions, contact the Admissions Team at [email protected] or call 01709 300606. Further details are provided in the TRC Admissions Policy Statement 2025.

Financial Information

Scholarships: Available Bursaries: Available

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