Brinsworth Academy
Secondary · Academy converter · Ages 11–18 · Rotherham
Brinsworth Academy is a secondary school in Rotherham for ages 11–18 (academy converter). Its latest Ofsted outcome is School remains Good, from the inspection on 3 February 2022.
Key facts
- Address
- Brinsworth Road, Brinsworth, Rotherham, S60 5EJ
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Council
- Rotherham
- Pupils on roll
- 1,389 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 34.9% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.7
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
School remains Good Inspected 3 February 2022
Strengths
- “There is a tangible warmth and friendliness at this highly inclusive school.”
- “Pupils are supported to ‘achieve excellence’.”
- “Teachers care for pupils and have their best interests at heart.”
To improve
- “Leaders know that there are still occasions when some pupils hear derogatory language.”
- “However, there are a few subjects at key stage 3 where the planned curriculum does not cover some aspects of the subject in sufficient depth.”
- “However, some plans do not have sufficient information about how to help pupils achieve well academically.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 1 April 2022 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| GCSE English and maths, grade 5 or above (2024/25) | 39% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 score (2024/25) | 44.5 | 46 |
| A level average grade (2024/25) | C+ | B- |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Applications and offers
- 2026 Year 7 entry: 204 first-preference applications, 225 offers in total, 204 offers to first-preference applicants.
Department for Education, school-level applications and offers, figures on national offer day. Earlier years are in the pass.
More with a 3-month pass
A one-off £9.99 pass, no subscription, unlocks for 3 months:
- Earlier years of applications and offers
- Earlier years of exam results
- Where pupils go after they leave
- Crime, sold prices, broadband and transport around the school
A last distance offered describes one past year and is not a catchment or a promise of a place. Check with the council before you apply.
Nearby secondary schools
Straight-line distance, in Rotherham.
- Oakwood High School 1.6 mi No Ofsted grade Last distance published
- Winterhill School 2.3 mi School remains Good
- Clifton Community School 2.6 mi Some aspects not as strong
- St Bernard's Catholic High School 2.7 mi Good Last distance published
- Wingfield Academy 3.2 mi No Ofsted grade Last distance published
- Aston Academy 3.3 mi No Ofsted grade
- Wickersley School and Sports College 4.5 mi Good Last distance published
- Rawmarsh Community School 4.5 mi No Ofsted grade