Saint Pius X Catholic High School A Specialist School in Humanities
Saint Pius X Catholic High School A Specialist School in Humanities is an academy converter in Rotherham for pupils aged 11 to 16. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. It has 687 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Saint Pius X Catholic High School A Specialist School in Humanities is Requires Improvement, from an inspection in April 2024 of its predecessor, Saint Pius X Catholic High School A Specialist School in Humanities. In 2026 its average Attainment 8 score was 39.7, and 36% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Ofsted inspection: September 2025. GCSE results: 2026.
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Wath Wood Road Wath-upon-Dearne Rotherham South Yorkshire S63 7PQ |
| Reference Number | 152056 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 687 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.53%
Girls: 48.47% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 32% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 9.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 62 | 66 | 128 |
| 8 | 80 | 67 | 147 |
| 9 | 73 | 66 | 139 |
| 10 | 73 | 64 | 137 |
| 11 | 66 | 70 | 136 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 82.1% |
| White, Other | 7.3% |
| African | 3.3% |
| Indian | 1% |
| Mixed, Other | 1% |
| White & Asian | 0.9% |
| Asian, Other | 0.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.6% |
| Unclassified | 0.1% |
| Caribbean | 0.1% |
This school has not been graded since it changed URN, usually on converting to an academy. The rating shown is from its predecessor, Saint Pius X Catholic High School A Specialist School in Humanities, inspected in April 2024.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| Last Report Date | This school has not had an inspection yet. |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 03 Sep 2025 | Academy conversion letter |
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 39.7 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 36% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 52.9% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
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| Second Preference | 147 | 23 |
| Third Preference | 50 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 124 | 73 |
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In 2025–26 Saint Pius X Catholic High School A Specialist School in Humanities had 15.4 pupils for each teacher (the national figure for secondary schools was 16.7).
Pupils per teacher
| 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Pupils per adult | 10.3 |
| Teachers who left state teaching | – |
| Teachers who took any sick leave | – |
| Sick days per teacher | – |
Source: Department for Education, School workforce in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Pupils per teacher counts full-time-equivalent pupils and teachers. Turnover is the share of a year's teachers (full-time equivalent) who were not at the school the following year, whether they moved to another school or left state-funded teaching. Turnover and sickness figures run one year behind the ratios. Sick leave is the share of teachers who took at least one day in the year, so it swings widely at small schools, where a few teachers can make it 0% or 100%. The national figures are for all state schools of the same type.
In 2025–26, 13.0% of pupils at Saint Pius X Catholic High School A Specialist School in Humanities were on SEN support (nationally 14.1%) and 7.7% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 3.5%).
Pupils by main type of need
| SEN support | EHC plan | |
|---|---|---|
| Autistic spectrum disorder | 36 | 27 |
| Social, emotional and mental health | 18 | 11 |
| Specific learning difficulty | 16 | 2 |
| Moderate learning difficulty | 7 | 9 |
| Hearing impairment | 5 | 0 |
| Other difficulty or disability | 4 | 0 |
| Speech, language and communication needs | 1 | 3 |
| Physical disability | 2 | 1 |
Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded secondary schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.
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0.64 miles |
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0.66 miles |
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Wath Victoria Primary School
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Wath Church of England Primary School
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1.06 miles |
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Swinton Queen Primary School
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Brookfield Primary Academy
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Rawmarsh Thorogate Junior and Infant School
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Highfield Farm Primary School
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Brampton Ellis CofE Primary School
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Kilnhurst St Thomas' CofE Primary Academy
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1.58 miles |
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Rawmarsh Rosehill Junior School
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1.59 miles |
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Monkwood Primary School
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Highwoods Academy
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Rawmarsh Ryecroft Infant School
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Rawmarsh Sandhill Primary School
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Montagu Academy
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2.08 miles |
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Lacewood Primary School
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2.09 miles |
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Brampton Cortonwood Infant School
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Kilnhurst Primary School
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| Name | Distance |
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Wath Academy
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0.36 miles |
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Swinton Academy
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Milton School
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Rawmarsh Community School
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1.79 miles |
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The Laurel Academy
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Astrea Academy Dearne
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Thrybergh Academy
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Wingfield Academy
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Netherwood Academy
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Clifton Community School
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RNN Group
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The Robert Ogden School
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Kirk Balk Academy
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Kelford School
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Saint Pius X Catholic High School A Specialist School in Humanities is part of St Francis Catholic Multi Academy Trust, which runs 15 schools. The nearest others:
- St Gerard's Catholic Primary School Rotherham
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School Rotherham
- St Bede's Catholic Primary School Rotherham
- St Bernard's Catholic High School Rotherham
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School (Maltby) Rotherham
- St Peter's Catholic Primary School Doncaster
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Sheffield
- Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School Doncaster
- St Joseph's School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy Doncaster
- The McAuley Catholic High School Doncaster
What is Saint Pius X Catholic High School A Specialist School in Humanities's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Saint Pius X Catholic High School A Specialist School in Humanities is Requires Improvement, from an inspection in April 2024 of its predecessor, Saint Pius X Catholic High School A Specialist School in Humanities.
When was Saint Pius X Catholic High School A Specialist School in Humanities last inspected by Ofsted?
Saint Pius X Catholic High School A Specialist School in Humanities was last inspected in September 2025.
How many pupils does Saint Pius X Catholic High School A Specialist School in Humanities have?
Saint Pius X Catholic High School A Specialist School in Humanities has 687 pupils on roll.
What age range does Saint Pius X Catholic High School A Specialist School in Humanities cover?
Saint Pius X Catholic High School A Specialist School in Humanities for pupils aged 11 to 16.
What are Saint Pius X Catholic High School A Specialist School in Humanities's GCSE results?
In 2026 its average Attainment 8 score was 39.7, and 36% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Where is Saint Pius X Catholic High School A Specialist School in Humanities?
Saint Pius X Catholic High School A Specialist School in Humanities is at Wath Wood Road, Wath-upon-Dearne, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S63 7PQ.