Best Secondary Schools in Rotherham 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 16 schools across Rotherham. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Rotherham has 16 secondary schools and a further 12 rated Good — 75% of secondary schools in Rotherham are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Wickersley School and Sports College currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in Rotherham follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

16
Total schools
0
Outstanding
0%
Outstanding rate
60%
Avg KS2 SATs
33
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 Wickersley School and Sports College
Secondary
 Good 64 View school
🥈 St Bernard's Catholic High School
Secondary
 Good 63 View school
🥉 Wath Academy
Secondary
 Good 62 View school
4. Oakwood High School
Secondary
 Good 62 View school
5. Wingfield Academy
Secondary
 Good 61 View school
6. Saint Pius X Catholic High School A Specialist School in Humanities
Secondary
 Requires Improvement 60 View school
7. Wales High School
Secondary
 Good 59 View school
8. Brinsworth Academy
Secondary
 Good 58 View school
9. Maltby Academy
Secondary
 Good 55 View school
10. Swinton Academy
Secondary
 Good 54 View school
11. Winterhill School
Secondary
 Good 52 View school
12. Rawmarsh Community School
Secondary
 Good 51 View school
13. Aston Academy
Secondary
 Requires Improvement 48 View school
14. Dinnington High School
Secondary
 Requires Improvement 45 View school
15. Clifton Community School
Secondary
 Good 40 View school
16. Thrybergh Academy
Secondary
 Requires Improvement 30 View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many secondary schools are there in Rotherham?
There are 16 secondary schools in Rotherham, of which 0 (0%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
What are the best schools in Rotherham?
Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Rotherham is Wickersley School and Sports College. See the full ranked list above.
How do I apply for a school place in Rotherham?
Primary and secondary school applications in Rotherham are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Rotherham council website for application forms and deadlines.
What is the average Ofsted rating in Rotherham?
0% of secondary schools in Rotherham are rated Outstanding and 75% are rated Good. 72.2% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.