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Brinsworth Academy
Goodgraded 03/02/2022Ages 11–181,384 pupils
Brinsworth Academy is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Rotherham. The school has around 1,384 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 03/02/2022, Brinsworth Academy was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 43.3 and 35% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Rotherham can view Brinsworth Academy's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Latest graded inspection
Last inspected 03/02/2022. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points0 strengths · 1 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Below average
Attainment 844.5
England avg 45.1 · was 43.1 in 2023/24
Progress 8-0.2
Grade 5+ English & maths39%
England avg 45% · was 35% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths61%
England avg 65% · was 62% in 2023/24
EBacc entry8%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score3.65
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Sixth form — A-levelC+
A-level grade (point score)C+
APS per entry 34.2
A-level grade (best 3)C+
APS best 3: 34.9
AAB or better17%
Retention94%
Value added+0.06
Average · 95% CI -0.1 to 0.2
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake34.9%
Free school meals34.9%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language18.3%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled84%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing92.2%
Attendance92.2%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher15.9
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence24.4%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Rotherham
All schools in Rotherham →Brinsworth Manor Infant SchoolInadequate · 0.4 miBrinsworth Manor Junior SchoolGood · 0.4 miBrinsworth Whitehill Primary SchoolGood · 0.5 miBrinsworth Howarth Primary SchoolGood · 0.8 miCatcliffe Primary SchoolGood · 1.0 miCanklow Woods Primary School1.1 mi
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