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Wath Academy
Goodgraded 03/07/2023Ages 11–182,031 pupils
Wath Academy is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Rotherham. The school has around 2,031 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 03/07/2023, Wath Academy was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.1), an average Attainment 8 score of 49.8 and 50% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Rotherham can view Wath Academy's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesOutstanding
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementOutstanding
Last inspected 03/07/2023. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points5 strengths · 1 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Value added
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Above average
Attainment 847.8
England avg 45.1 · was 49.5 in 2023/24
Progress 8+0.1
Grade 5+ English & maths45%
England avg 45% · was 49% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths65%
England avg 65% · was 69% in 2023/24
EBacc entry17%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score4.01
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Sixth form — A-levelBelow average
A-level grade (point score)B-
APS per entry 35.9
A-level grade (best 3)C+
APS best 3: 34.9
AAB or better18%
Retention93%
Value added-0.19
Below average · 95% CI -0.3 to -0.1
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake22.5%
Free school meals22.5%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language4.2%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled97%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing90.5%
Attendance90.5%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher18.5
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence27.0%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Rotherham
All schools in Rotherham →Wath Central Primary SchoolGood · 0.3 miOur Lady and St Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolGood · 0.3 miSaint Pius X Catholic High School A Specialist School in HumanitiesRequires Improvement · 0.4 miWath Victoria Primary SchoolGood · 0.5 miWath Church of England Primary SchoolGood · 0.7 miSwinton Fitzwilliam Primary SchoolRequires Improvement · 1.0 mi
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