Wickersley School and Sports College
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Bawtry Road Wickersley Rotherham South Yorkshire S66 1JL |
| Phone | 01709542147 |
| Reference Number | 140646 |
Wickersley School and Sports College has demonstrated overall good performance in its first inspection under the Education Act 2005. The school has effectively addressed previous educational weaknesses by implementing a broad curriculum that has begun to enhance pupils' knowledge retention and engagement. Notably, the behaviour of pupils has improved considerably, with most respecting school rules and working well in lessons. The school is well-supported by the Wickersley Partnership Trust and is benefiting from a more stable staffing situation after recent challenges.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 2002 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.75%
Girls: 50.25% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 17.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 3.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 20.9 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 169 | 169 | 338 |
| 8 | 185 | 172 | 357 |
| 9 | 165 | 174 | 339 |
| 10 | 158 | 176 | 334 |
| 11 | 159 | 169 | 328 |
| 12 | 90 | 78 | 168 |
| 13 | 70 | 68 | 138 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 85.4% |
| Pakistani | 5% |
| White, Other | 1.8% |
| White & Asian | 1.5% |
| African | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.7% |
| Indian | 0.5% |
| Asian, Other | 0.5% |
| Unclassified | 0.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.4% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Caribbean | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 22 Nov 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 22 Nov 2023 | School inspection: |
| 06 Mar 2014 | Academy conversion letter |
| 18 Sep 2013 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Wickersley School and Sports College | |
| 18 Sep 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 16 Mar 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 16 Mar 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 26 Nov 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 26 Nov 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Dec 2007 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 05 Dec 2007 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 15 Mar 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Mar 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Nov 2000 | Full inspection |
| 27 Nov 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Broad curriculum that supports all pupils, including those with SEND.
- Effective behaviour management and improved expectations post-pandemic.
- Strong support for students in the sixth form with diverse subject offerings.
- Well-prepared students for future education and careers through effective PSHE and careers programs.
- High-quality support for pupils with SEND by well-trained staff.
Areas for Improvement
- Some pupils do not receive adequate support to develop phonics knowledge for reading.
- Teachers do not consistently check pupils' understanding before progressing in lessons.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 49 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 55.7% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 68.2% |
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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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 36.77 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 37.61 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | B- | C+ | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | B- | C+ | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 24.4% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 194 | 25 |
| Third Preference | 98 | 10 |
| From another Local Authority | 9 | 2 |
Previous Years
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| Name | Distance |
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St Alban's CofE (Aided) Primary School
Morthen Road, Wickersley, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S66 1EU |
0.31 miles |
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Bramley Sunnyside Junior School
Flanderwell Lane, Bramley, Bramley Sunnyside Junior School, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S66 3QW |
0.41 miles |
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Wickersley Northfield Primary School
Northfield Lane, Wickersley, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S66 2HL |
0.42 miles |
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Bramley Sunnyside Infant School
Flanderwell Lane, Bramley, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S66 3QW |
0.44 miles |
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Flanderwell Primary School
Greenfield Court, Flanderwell, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S66 2JF |
0.61 miles |
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Bramley Grange Primary School
Howard Road, Bramley, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S66 2SY |
0.62 miles |
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Listerdale Primary Academy
Beech Avenue, Brecks, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S65 3HN |
1.15 miles |
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Moor Lane North, Ravenfield, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S65 4LZ |
1.52 miles |
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Dalton Lane, Dalton Parva, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S65 3QJ |
1.89 miles |
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1.9 miles |
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Foljambe Primary School
Foljambe Drive, Rotherham, S65 4HQ |
1.96 miles |
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Maltby Redwood Academy
Redwood Drive, Maltby, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S66 8DL |
1.97 miles |
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Oldgate Lane, Thrybergh, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S65 4JG |
1.98 miles |
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Thurcroft Infant School
Locksley Drive, Thurcroft, Thurcroft Infant School, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S66 9NT |
2.03 miles |
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Herringthorpe Valley Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S65 2NU |
2.08 miles |
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Thurcroft Junior Academy
Green Arbour Road, Thurcroft, Rotherham, S66 9DD |
2.16 miles |
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Herringthorpe Infant School
Chatterton Drive, Herringthorpe, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S65 2JW |
2.2 miles |
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Herringthorpe Junior School
Chatterton Drive, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S65 2JW |
2.21 miles |
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Arnold Nursery School
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2.23 miles |
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2.24 miles |
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1.25 miles |
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2.03 miles |
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Hilltop School
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2.11 miles |
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The Willows School
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2.12 miles |
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2.21 miles |
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Newman School
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2.57 miles |
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2.7 miles |
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2.78 miles |
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2.97 miles |
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3.15 miles |
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3.31 miles |
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4.19 miles |
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4.31 miles |
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4.32 miles |
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4.4 miles |
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4.47 miles |
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4.51 miles |
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