Wales High School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Storth Lane Kiveton Park Sheffield South Yorkshire S26 5QQ |
| Phone | 01909771291 |
| Reference Number | 136331 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1833 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.25%
Girls: 49.75% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 24.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 4.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 17.9 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 162 | 163 | 325 |
| 8 | 160 | 165 | 325 |
| 9 | 152 | 156 | 308 |
| 10 | 178 | 141 | 319 |
| 11 | 163 | 147 | 310 |
| 12 | 45 | 68 | 113 |
| 13 | 61 | 71 | 132 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 88.9% |
| Unclassified | 4.4% |
| White, Other | 1.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.2% |
| White & Asian | 0.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.7% |
| Indian | 0.5% |
| African | 0.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.4% |
| Asian, Other | 0.3% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2023-11-24 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-10-10 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2018-05-02 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2014-04-08 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2013-01-15 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2012-11-07 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-02-14 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| Previously as Wales High School | ||
| 2010-06-30 | Interim assessment | Interim assessment |
| 2008-07-07 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2008-06-19 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2006-10-18 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2001-11-20 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2010-06-30 | Interim assessment | Interim assessment |
| 2008-07-07 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2008-06-19 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2006-10-18 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2001-11-20 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 45.7 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress 8 Score
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| School Score | Percentile (loc) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| -0.06 | Unlock | Unlock |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
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| Name | Distance |
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Kiveton Park Meadows Junior School
Storth Lane, Kiveton Park, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S26 5QT |
0.09 miles |
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Kiveton Park Infant School
Station Road, Kiveton Park, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S26 6QP |
0.31 miles |
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Wales Primary School
School Road, Wales, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S26 5QG |
0.55 miles |
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Todwick Primary School
Kiveton Lane, Todwick, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S26 1HJ |
0.99 miles |
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Aston Hall Junior and Infant School
Church Lane, Aston, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S26 2AX |
1.53 miles |
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Killamarsh Junior School
38 Sheffield Road, Sheffield, S21 2EA |
1.77 miles |
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Killamarsh Junior School
38 Sheffield Road, Killamarsh, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S21 2EA |
1.77 miles |
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Harthill Primary School
Union Street, Harthill, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S26 7YH |
1.79 miles |
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Killamarsh Infant School
Sheffield Road, Killamarsh, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S21 2DX |
1.81 miles |
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Aston Lodge Primary School
Lodge Lane, Aston, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S26 2BL |
1.88 miles |
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1.93 miles |
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Anston Hillcrest Primary School
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2.17 miles |
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Springwood Junior Academy
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2.24 miles |
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Anston Brook Primary School
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2.28 miles |
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Brook House Junior
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2.42 miles |
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School Road, Beighton, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S20 1EG |
2.48 miles |
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Rotherham Road, Swallownest, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S26 4UR |
2.52 miles |
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St Giles CofE Primary School
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2.52 miles |
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Edinburgh Drive, North Anston, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S25 4HD |
2.61 miles |
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2.65 miles |
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2.67 miles |
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2.83 miles |
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3.16 miles |
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3.33 miles |
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3.45 miles |
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3.47 miles |
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3.55 miles |
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4.44 miles |
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4.54 miles |
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4.95 miles |
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4.99 miles |