Wingfield Academy
Secondary · Academy converter · Ages 11–16 · Rotherham
Wingfield Academy is a secondary school in Rotherham for ages 11–16 (academy converter). Rotherham has published a last distance offered for this school for Year 7 2023 to 2026 entry.
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Key facts
- Address
- Wingfield Road, Rotherham, S61 4AU
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Council
- Rotherham
- Pupils on roll
- 990 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 36.2% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 16
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
No Ofsted grade Inspected 9 June 2026
Strengths
- “Pupils are happy and enjoy attending this vibrant school.”
- “Warm and positive relationships exist between pupils and staff creating a 'family feel' at the school.”
- “They know that if they have any concerns, they can share them with trusted adults and they will be acted on.”
To improve
- “For example, the development of the personal development offer to be more tailored to the school’s context and pupils' aspirations.”
- “Leaders recognise the need to further develop the personal development programme so that it is carefully tailored to the context and aspirations of the pupils.”
- “Work is ongoing to develop a carefully planned programme of trips and visits to enhance pupils' knowledge and further develop an understanding of the life beyond the local area.”
Safeguarding: met
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 13 July 2026 (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) | 50% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 score (2024/25) | 47 | 46 |
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: 208 first-preference applications, 195 offers in total, 194 offers to first-preference applicants.
Department for Education, school-level applications and offers, figures on national offer day. Earlier years are in the pass.
Last distance offered and catchment
A one-off £9.99 pass, no subscription, unlocks for 3 months:
- Last distance offered for Year 7 2023 to 2026, as Rotherham published it, drawn on the map
- 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.
- Winterhill School 1.2 mi School remains Good
- Rawmarsh Community School 1.8 mi No Ofsted grade
- Clifton Community School 2.1 mi Some aspects not as strong
- Oakwood High School 2.7 mi No Ofsted grade Last distance published
- St Bernard's Catholic High School 3.0 mi Good Last distance published
- Brinsworth Academy 3.2 mi School remains Good
- Saint Pius X Catholic High School A Specialist School in Humanities 3.4 mi No Ofsted grade Last distance published
- Swinton Academy 3.5 mi Good