Question 1

Is Saint Pius X Catholic High School A Specialist School in Humanities a good school?

Accepted Answer

The April 2024 Ofsted inspection graded the school Requires Improvement overall, with Good judgements for Behaviour and Attitudes and Personal Development, and safeguarding arrangements found to be effective. The school’s GCSE outcomes are ranked 3,268th in England for academic performance and 3,448th overall, placing it below the national middle band.

Question 2

What are the fees at Saint Pius X Catholic High School A Specialist School in Humanities?

Accepted Answer

This is a state-funded school with no tuition fees. Families should budget for typical additional costs such as uniform, trips, and optional activities.

Question 3

How do I apply for Year 7 entry to Saint Pius X Catholic High School for September 2027?

Accepted Answer

Applications are coordinated by Rotherham Local Authority. For September 2027 entry, applications open in July 2026, the closing date is 31 October 2026 and offers are issued on 1 March 2027. Some applicants may also need to complete the school’s supplementary information form if applying under faith criteria.

Question 4

Does Saint Pius X Catholic High School have a sixth form?

Accepted Answer

No. The school serves students aged 11 to 16, so post-16 progression is to external sixth forms, colleges, apprenticeships, or employment with training. The April 2024 inspection report describes a strong careers guidance programme including work experience and mock interviews.

Question 5

What are Saint Pius X Catholic High School’s key academic indicators?

Accepted Answer

The school’s Attainment 8 score is 43.6 and Progress 8 is -0.34. For EBacc, 8% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above across the EBacc, and the school’s average EBacc APS is 3.8.

Question 6

What enrichment is distinctive at Saint Pius X Catholic High School?

Accepted Answer

The school describes a structured retreats and pilgrimage programme across year groups, including Key Stage 3 residential retreats and opportunities such as Rome (linked to GCSE Religious Education) and diocesan pilgrimage activity to Lourdes for older students.

Question 7

Which trust is Saint Pius X Catholic High School part of?

Accepted Answer

The school states it became part of St Francis Catholic Multi-Academy Trust from 1 September 2025.

GCSE Performance

Grade Distribution

State School Performance Measures

EBacc Subject Outcomes