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  • Maltby Academy
  • Brinsworth Academy
  • Wath Academy
  • Wickersley School and Sports College
  • The Robert Ogden School
  • Abbey School, Rotherham
  • Newman School
  • Hilltop School
  • Kelford School
  • The Willows School, Rotherham
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2025 Best Sixth Form Schools in Rotherham Area

Rotherham sixth form schools offer diverse A-Level pathways across 10 providers, 89% of schools are rated Good or Outstanding, close to the England average of 90%. Wickersley School and Sports College, Wath Academy, and Brinsworth Academy are among the area's highest-performing options, with 46% of students achieving A*/A/B grades at A-Level, comparable to England's 47%. Students across Rotherham benefit from well-established sixth form provision in comprehensive academies, providing accessible routes to university and career pathways. With strong local ties and improving academic standards, Rotherham sixth forms serve families seeking post-16 education close to home. Filter by Ofsted rating or use the comparison tool to shortlist schools that match your priorities.

Key Performance Metrics for Rotherham
% students achieving A*/A grades at A-Level
Rotherham19%
vs
England24%
% students achieving A*/A/B grades at A-Level
Rotherham46%
vs
England47%
Average Oxbridge rank (lower is better)
Rotherham#1193
vs
England#1183
% schools that achieved Outstanding or Good Ofsted rating
Rotherham89%
vs
England90%
% students achieving A*/A grades at A-Level
Rotherham
19%vsEngland
24%
% students achieving A*/A/B grades at A-Level
Rotherham
46%vsEngland
47%
Average Oxbridge rank (lower is better)
Rotherham
#1193vsEngland
#1183
% schools that achieved Outstanding or Good Ofsted rating
Rotherham
89%vsEngland
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Map
State · Secondary & Post-16
#4ROTHERHAM
#2,043England

Maltby Academy

Braithwell Road, Rotherham, S66 8AB
Rotherham council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,115 pupils
Mixed
11-18+ years
None
Application Demand
Primary School163 offers / 189 applications
Subscription: 1.2xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#3ROTHERHAM
#1,639England

Brinsworth Academy

Brinsworth Road, Brinsworth, Rotherham, S60 5EJ
Rotherham council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,429 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School209 offers / 269 applications
Subscription: 1.3xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#2ROTHERHAM
#1,157England

Wath Academy

Sandygate, Wath-on-Dearne, Rotherham, S63 7NW
Rotherham council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,993 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School313 offers / 558 applications
Subscription: 1.8xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#1ROTHERHAM
#819England

Wickersley School and Sports College

Bawtry Road, Wickersley, Rotherham, S66 1JL
Rotherham council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
2,050 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School328 offers / 601 applications
Subscription: 1.8xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Special Classes
Details
Independent · Special School
Unranked

The Robert Ogden School

Clayton Lane, Thurnscoe, Rotherham, S63 0BG
Barnsley council
GCSE
138 pupils
Mixed
5-18+ years
None
Sixth Form
Special Classes
Details
State · Special School
Unranked

Abbey School, Rotherham

Little Common Lane, Kimberworth, Rotherham, S61 2RA
Rotherham council
GCSE
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
218 pupils
Mixed
5-18+ years
None
Sixth Form
Details
State · Special School
Unranked

Newman School

East Bawtry Road, Rotherham, S60 3LX
Rotherham council
Ofsted Rating
Requires Improvement
Mixed
2-18+ years
None
Sixth Form
Nursery
Special Classes
Details
State · Special School
Unranked

Hilltop School

Larch Road, Maltby, Rotherham, S66 8AZ
Rotherham council
Ofsted Rating
Good
147 pupils
Mixed
2-18+ years
None
Sixth Form
Nursery
Special Classes
Details
State · Special School
Unranked

Kelford School

Oakdale Road, Kimberworth, Rotherham, S61 2NU
Rotherham council
Ofsted Rating
Good
144 pupils
Mixed
2-18+ years
None
Sixth Form
Nursery
Special Classes
Details

Map of Sixth Form Schools in Rotherham

Explore schools on an interactive map. Click markers to view detailed information, A-Level performance, and Oxbridge success rates.

Neighbourhoods in Rotherham

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#3Brinsworth AcademyStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
Brinsworth Academy

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years

#3
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
N/AAbbey School, RotherhamStateNot Applicable5-18+ yearsMixedNoneOutstanding
N/AKelford SchoolStateNot Applicable2-18+ yearsMixedNoneGood
Abbey School, Rotherham

State • Not Applicable • 5-18+ years

N/A
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Outstanding
Kelford School

State • Not Applicable • 2-18+ years

N/A
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#4Maltby AcademyStateSecondary & Post-1611-18+ yearsMixedNoneGood
N/AHilltop SchoolStateNot Applicable2-18+ yearsMixedNoneGood
Maltby Academy

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18+ years

#4
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good
Hilltop School

State • Not Applicable • 2-18+ years

N/A
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
N/AThe Willows School, RotherhamStateNot Applicable7-18+ yearsMixedNoneGood
The Willows School, Rotherham

State • Not Applicable • 7-18+ years

N/A
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
N/AThe Robert Ogden SchoolIndependentNot Applicable5-18+ yearsMixedNoneInformation not available
The Robert Ogden School

Independent • Not Applicable • 5-18+ years

N/A
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Information not available

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#2Wath AcademyStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
Wath Academy

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years

#2
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
N/ANewman SchoolStateNot Applicable2-18+ yearsMixedNoneRequires Improvement
Newman School

State • Not Applicable • 2-18+ years

N/A
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Requires Improvement

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#1Wickersley School and Sports CollegeStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
Wickersley School and Sports College

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years

#1
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good

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