Best 3 Secondary schools in Rotherham – comparison

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Q: How should I choose a school?

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Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of secondary schools: St Bernard's Catholic High School (Secondary) in Rotherham; Wickersley School and Sports College (Secondary) in Rotherham; Swinton Academy (Secondary) in Mexborough — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares St Bernard's Catholic High School, Wickersley School and Sports College and Swinton Academy. They are secondary phase and academy converter and academy sponsor led type located around Rotherham, South Yorkshire and Mexborough, South Yorkshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (St Bernard's Catholic High School), published Apr 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for St Bernard's Catholic High School (Apr 2024). average roll around ≈ 1,250, combined total ≈ 3,800, typical FSM 20–25%, range 15–20%–30–35%; spread across trusts such as ST FRANCIS CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST, Wickersley Partnership Trust and ASTON COMMUNITY EDUCATION TRUST.

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Attribute	St Bernard's Catholic High School S65 3BE	Wickersley School and Sports College S66 1JL	Swinton Academy S64 8JW
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location	Rotherham South Yorkshire S65 3BE	Rotherham South Yorkshire S66 1JL	Mexborough South Yorkshire S64 8JW
Latest Ofsted	2 23 Apr 2024	2 29 Jan 2024	2 26 Sep 2023
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 800 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 2,000 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,000 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	20–25% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	30–35% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	730	2280	1320
Capacity utilisation	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	ST FRANCIS CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST	Wickersley Partnership Trust	ASTON COMMUNITY EDUCATION TRUST
Website	www.sbch.org.uk	www.wickersley.net	www.swintonacademy.org
Telephone	01709828183	01709542147	01709570586
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

St Bernard's Catholic High School

S65 3BE

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Rotherham
South Yorkshire
S65 3BE
Ofsted: 2 23 Apr 2024
Pupils: ≈ 800 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 20–25% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: ST FRANCIS CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Website: www.sbch.org.uk
Telephone: 01709828183

Wickersley School and Sports College

S66 1JL

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Rotherham
South Yorkshire
S66 1JL
Ofsted: 2 29 Jan 2024
Pupils: ≈ 2,000 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Wickersley Partnership Trust
Website: www.wickersley.net
Telephone: 01709542147

Swinton Academy

S64 8JW

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Mexborough
South Yorkshire
S64 8JW
Ofsted: 2 26 Sep 2023
Pupils: ≈ 1,000 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 30–35% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: ASTON COMMUNITY EDUCATION TRUST
Website: www.swintonacademy.org
Telephone: 01709570586

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.

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