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Wickersley School and Sports College
Goodgraded 22/11/2023Ages 11–182,002 pupils
Wickersley School and Sports College is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Rotherham. The school has around 2,002 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 22/11/2023, Wickersley School and Sports College was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.1), an average Attainment 8 score of 49.4 and 52% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Rotherham can view Wickersley School and Sports College's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 22/11/2023. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points5 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Above average
Attainment 849
England avg 45.1 · was 48.9 in 2023/24
Progress 8+0.1
Grade 5+ English & maths56%
England avg 45% · was 51% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths72%
England avg 65% · was 73% in 2023/24
EBacc entry67%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score4.41
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Sixth form — A-levelB-
A-level grade (point score)B-
APS per entry 36.7
A-level grade (best 3)B-
APS best 3: 37.6
AAB or better24%
Retention94%
Value added+0.09
Average · 95% CI -0.0 to 0.2
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake17.9%
Free school meals17.9%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language4.2%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled91%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing92.5%
Attendance92.5%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher16.5
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence18.3%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Rotherham
All schools in Rotherham →Bramley Sunnyside Junior SchoolGood · 0.4 miBramley Sunnyside Infant School0.4 miSt Alban's CofE (Aided) Primary SchoolGood · 0.3 miWickersley Northfield Primary SchoolGood · 0.4 miFlanderwell Primary SchoolOutstanding · 0.6 miBramley Grange Primary SchoolRequires Improvement · 0.6 mi
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