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2026 Best Secondary Schools in Rotherham District

Schools across Rotherham district. Explore 16 secondary schools in Rotherham District. The current top-ranked secondary schools are Wath Academy, St Bernard's Catholic High School, and Oakwood High School. Compare local rankings, GCSE results, FMS Inspection Score, and neighbourhood options in one place.

Key Performance Metrics for Rotherham District

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Rotherham District42.5

England39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Rotherham District28%

England41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Rotherham District3.6

England4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Rotherham District6.7/10

England7.4/10

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Rotherham District

42.5vsEngland

39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Rotherham District

28%vsEngland

41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Rotherham District

3.6vsEngland

4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Rotherham District

6.7/10vsEngland

7.4/10

Top schools in Rotherham District

Showing 1-16 of 16 schools

Wath Academy
Wath-upon-Dearne
St Bernard's Catholic High School
Herringthorpe
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Oakwood High School
Moorgate
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Wingfield Academy
Wingfield
Wickersley School and Sports College
Wickersley
Wales High School
Kiveton Park
Brinsworth Academy
Brinsworth
Winterhill School
Kimberworth
Maltby Academy
Maltby
Rawmarsh Community School
Rawmarsh
Swinton Academy
Swinton
Clifton Community School
Clifton
Saint Pius X Catholic High School A Specialist School in Humanities
Wath-upon-Dearne
Aston Academy
Aston
Thrybergh Academy
Thrybergh
Dinnington High School
Dinnington