Wath Academy

A good academy sponsor led school in Rotherham. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Wath Academy.

Rotherham, S637NW Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

56

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
56.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.1
English & Maths grade 4+ %
59.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 69.2%
Continue in education or training
48.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 55.0%
Sustained employment
49.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 23.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
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
3 July 2023
Previous grade
Inadequate
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Sandygate
Wath-on-Dearne
Rotherham, S637NW
Phone
1709760222
Website
wathacademy.com

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
145848
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Sandygate, Wath-on-Dearne, Rotherham, S63 7NW
Website
www.wathacademy.com
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
MALTBY LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
1800 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
1,993
Free School Meals
25.8% (514 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.6% (52 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
90.5%
Good
Persistent Absence
27.0%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
49.5
Ebacc Attainment 8:
14.1
English Attainment 8:
10.4
Maths Attainment 8:
9.7
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
15.3
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
14.1
Ebacc English:
96.9%
Ebacc Entry:
16.7%
Ebacc Humanities:
76.7%
Ebacc Languages:
27.7%
Ebacc Maths:
99.4%
Ebacc Sciences:
98.4%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.10
Progress 8 Range:
-0.05 to 0.26
University Progression:
51.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
55.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
23.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
9.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
8.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
51%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
182 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
9.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
69.2 (+17.2 vs average)
Attainment 8:
49.5 (+10.0 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
124 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
249
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,993 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Geography (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(14 students)
Sports Studies (BTEC National Diploma L3 - Band J - PP-D*D*)
★★★★ ★
(14 students)
Government & Politics (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(6 students)
Computer Appreciation / Introduction (OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma at Level 3)
★★★ ★★
(6 students)
Mathematics (Numeracy) (Core Maths Qualifications at Level 3)
★★ ★★★
(10 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Exceptional Experiences Successful Lives World-Class Learning The Highest Expectations No Excuses Growth Mindset Never Give Up Everyone is Valued Integrity

Head Teacher's Message

Mr Ransome presents Wath Academy as an oversubscribed 11-18 academy within Maltby Learning Trust, emphasising a journey from previous OFSTED concerns to outstanding in several areas, and outlining a vision of delivering exceptional learning experiences and seven key drivers to achieve educational excellence.

Curriculum Highlights

Enrichment within the school day with 100 minutes every Wednesday 13:10–14:50 and over 70 activities to choose from. Commitment to world-class teaching and learning guided by a Teaching and Learning Standard; extensive CPD for staff; IRIS used for reflection and development.

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes

SEND Provision

SEND policy includes Universal Offer, Targeted Offer and Specialist Offer. The SENDCo is Miss E Greenfield. There are processes for identifying needs, creating IEPs, regular reviews and meetings with parents, and engagement with external agencies as required (e.g., Educational Psychologists, S Linguistic/Speech Therapy, CAMHS, and others). Interventions are reviewed through baseline assessments and a four-part graduated approach (assess-plan-do-review).

Admissions Criteria

PAN is 330; the Local Authority (Rotherham) coordinates admissions on behalf of Maltby Learning Trust; applications should be made via the RMBC School Admissions Team; in oversubscription scenarios the Local Authority and WA Admissions Arrangements criteria apply; places not offered are added to a waiting list; in-year applications are coordinated by RMBC; current admission limits for years 8–11 are 330.

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