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  • Wickersley School and Sports College
  • Wath Academy
  • Brinsworth Academy
  • Maltby Academy
  • St Bernard's Catholic High School
  • Wingfield Academy
  • Saint Pius X Catholic High School A Specialist School in Humanities
  • Astrea Academy Dearne
  • Oakwood High School
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2025 Best Secondary Schools in Rotherham Area

Find the perfect school for your child's future. Explore top secondary schools across Rotherham. Filter by Ofsted rating, faith, and features; compare options; and view on a map or by neighbourhood.

Top Secondary Schools in Rotherham

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State · Secondary & Post-16
#1ROTHERHAM
#1,653England

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
State · Secondary & Post-16
#2ROTHERHAM
#1,787England

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
#9ROTHERHAM
#2,870England

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
#8ROTHERHAM
#2,800England

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
#3ROTHERHAM
#1,998England

St Bernard's Catholic High School

Herringthorpe Valley Road, Rotherham, S65 3BE
Rotherham council
GCSE
Ofsted Rating
Good
810 pupils
Mixed
11-16 years
Catholic
Application Demand
Primary School149 offers / 422 applications
Subscription: 2.8xOversubscribed
No special features
Details
State · Secondary
#4ROTHERHAM
#2,467England

Wingfield Academy

Wingfield Road, Rotherham, S61 4AU
Rotherham council
GCSE
Ofsted Rating
Good
994 pupils
Mixed
11-16 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School191 offers / 269 applications
Subscription: 1.4xOversubscribed
No special features
Details
State · Secondary
#5ROTHERHAM
#2,494England

Saint Pius X Catholic High School A Specialist School in Humanities

Wath Wood Road, Wath-upon-Dearne, Rotherham, S63 7PQ
Rotherham council
GCSE
Ofsted Rating
Requires Improvement
693 pupils
Mixed
11-16 years
Catholic
Application Demand
Primary School129 offers / 242 applications
Subscription: 1.9xOversubscribed
No special features
Details
State · Secondary
#6ROTHERHAM
#2,590England

Astrea Academy Dearne

Goldthorpe Road, Goldthorpe, Rotherham, S63 9EW
Barnsley council
GCSE
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,114 pupils
Mixed
11-16 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School187 offers / 242 applications
Subscription: 1.3xOversubscribed
No special features
Details
State · Secondary
#7ROTHERHAM
#2,639England

Oakwood High School

Moorgate Road, Rotherham, S60 2UH
Rotherham council
GCSE
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,061 pupils
Mixed
11-16 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School204 offers / 415 applications
Subscription: 2.0xOversubscribed
No special features
Details

Map of Secondary Schools in Rotherham

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Neighbourhoods in Rotherham

Brinsworth is a popular residential pocket within the Rotherham area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Rotherham and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#9Brinsworth AcademyStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
Brinsworth Academy#9
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Clifton is a popular residential pocket within the Rotherham area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Rotherham and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#12Clifton Community SchoolStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
Clifton Community School#12
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Goldthorpe is a popular residential pocket within the Rotherham area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Rotherham and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#6Astrea Academy DearneStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
Astrea Academy Dearne#6
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Herringthorpe is a popular residential pocket within the Rotherham area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Rotherham and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#3St Bernard's Catholic High SchoolStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedCatholicGood
St Bernard's Catholic High School#3
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Good

Kimberworth is a popular residential pocket within the Rotherham area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Rotherham and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#11Winterhill SchoolStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
Winterhill School#11
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Maltby is a popular residential pocket within the Rotherham area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Rotherham and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#8Maltby AcademyStateSecondary & Post-1611-18+ yearsMixedNoneGood
Maltby Academy#8
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Moorgate is a popular residential pocket within the Rotherham area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Rotherham and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#7Oakwood High SchoolStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
Oakwood High School#7
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Rawmarsh is a popular residential pocket within the Rotherham area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Rotherham and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#10Rawmarsh Community SchoolStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
Rawmarsh Community School#10
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Thrybergh is a popular residential pocket within the Rotherham area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Rotherham and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#13Thrybergh AcademyStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneRequires Improvement
Thrybergh Academy#13
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Requires Improvement

Wath-upon-Dearne is a popular residential pocket within the Rotherham area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Rotherham and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#2Wath AcademyStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
#5Saint Pius X Catholic High School A Specialist School in HumanitiesStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedCatholicRequires Improvement
Wath Academy#2
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
Saint Pius X Catholic High School A Specialist School in Humanities#5
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Requires Improvement

Wickersley is a popular residential pocket within the Rotherham area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Rotherham and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#1Wickersley School and Sports CollegeStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
Wickersley School and Sports College#1
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Wingfield is a popular residential pocket within the Rotherham area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Rotherham and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#4Wingfield AcademyStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
Wingfield Academy#4
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

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