Oakwood High School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Moorgate Road Rotherham South Yorkshire S60 2UH |
| Phone | 01709512222 |
| Reference Number | 140459 |
Oakwood High School demonstrates a strong performance overall, with a focus on pupil achievement and wellbeing. The inspection highlights the school's commitment to creating a safe and inclusive environment where pupils feel a sense of belonging. Pupils generally achieve well, particularly in English, and the curriculum is ambitious, helping them prepare for future education or employment. Attendance rates are high, and behaviour is orderly, with effective support systems in place for vulnerable pupils. The school is valued within its community and benefits from effective leadership that fosters strong relationships among staff and students.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1063 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.54%
Girls: 51.46% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 29% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 29.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 106 | 111 | 217 |
| 8 | 102 | 114 | 216 |
| 9 | 101 | 105 | 206 |
| 10 | 98 | 118 | 216 |
| 11 | 109 | 99 | 208 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 38.3% |
| Pakistani | 32.4% |
| Unclassified | 7.3% |
| White, Other | 4.5% |
| Asian, Other | 3.3% |
| White & Asian | 2.8% |
| African | 2.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.4% |
| Chinese | 1% |
| Indian | 0.8% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.4% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Caribbean | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Expected standard |
| > Leadership & Governance | Expected standard |
| > Personal Development & Wellbeing | Expected standard |
| > Achievement | Expected standard |
| > Attendance & Behaviour | Expected standard |
| > Curriculum & Teaching | Expected standard |
| > Inclusion | Expected standard |
| Last Report Date | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 27 Jan 2026 | School inspection |
| 09 Nov 2021 | School inspection |
| 27 Sep 2016 | Short inspection |
| 04 Dec 2013 | Academy conversion letter |
| 18 Dec 2012 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Oakwood High School | |
| 18 Dec 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Mar 2011 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 30 Mar 2011 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 02 Dec 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Dec 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 16 Oct 2007 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 16 Oct 2007 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 27 Sep 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Sep 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Dec 2002 | Full inspection |
| 02 Dec 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils achieve well, especially in English.
- High attendance rates and effective support for vulnerable pupils.
- Ambitious and well-structured curriculum.
- Strong commitment to inclusion and support for special educational needs.
- Effective leadership that fosters a positive school culture.
Areas for Improvement
- Some pupils lack urgency and commitment to learning.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 47.5 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 37.7% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 64.3% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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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| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 111 | 10 |
| Third Preference | 53 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 4 | 1 |
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