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Wingfield Academy
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- Rotherham S61 4AU
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils' progress has improved significantly across most subjects.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well in lessons and are polite, courteous, and respectful.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers value the professional development programme and have good subject knowledge.
Current Educational Practices: Regular training and support improve teaching quality.
Strengths and Challenges: New appointments and decisive actions have markedly improved teaching, though some inconsistencies remain.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents are positive about leadership and recommend the school.
Communication: Parents receive detailed information on keeping children safe and progress updates.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents are overwhelmingly positive and satisfied with the school.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders act swiftly to resolve conflicts and enhance education quality.
Actions for Quality Improvement: High expectations and rigorous monitoring improve teaching and outcomes.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Staff deal swiftly with bullying; pupils feel safe and well cared for.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Strong welfare support; safeguarding is highly effective.
Extracurricular Offerings: Rich opportunities in sports, performing arts, and academic interventions.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Extracurricular activities complement academic learning.
Career Counselling Services: High-quality careers advice and university trips are valued by pupils.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Effective support and regular monitoring for pupils with special educational needs.
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About Us
Wingfield Academy is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in South Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 994 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 53% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B
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B-
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B
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-16 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.2 | 15.1 | 17.8 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 53% | 48% | 23% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.68 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 52.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 53% | 27.18% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 72% | 41.73% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 16% | 19.41% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 8% | 6.23% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 12% | 9.73% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.25 | 2.59 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 92% | 86.35% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 145 | 174 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 80% | 76.12% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 57% | 29.65% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 4% | 20.47% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 19% | 16.82% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 9.29% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 4.76% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 9% | 5.47% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.44 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 50.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 43% | 31.38% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 70% | 47.86% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 13% | 13.86% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 12% | 6.86% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 13% | 9.1% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.16 | 2.79 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 90% | 85.47% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 129 | 169 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 76% | 78.53% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 43% | 33.82% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 5% | 20.82% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 27% | 16.71% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 7.35% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 2.71% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 9% | 4.41% | 2.13% |
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results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.2 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 48.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 41% 4 | 29.76% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 65% 3 | 46.53% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 19% | 22.76% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 8% 1 | 8.35% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 12% 1 | 13.06% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.87 | 2.93 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 87% | 94.5% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 155 | 153 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 70% | 85.43% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 36% | 25.57% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 6% | 21.36% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 28% | 16.93% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 21.64% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 4.93% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 10% | 4.07% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.49 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 47.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 37% 5 | 29.5% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 62% 2 | 47.13% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 14% | 15.69% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 7% 4 | 7.75% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 11% 6 | 10.94% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.69 | 2.84 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 79.77% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 152 | 177 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 83% | 70.46% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 50% | 27.15% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 24.31% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 29% | 14.62% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.31% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 5.54% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 3.85% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.42 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 45.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 32% | 29.27% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 60% | 45.33% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 9% | 19.6% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 3% | 10.07% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 5% | 11% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 91% | 78.46% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 163 | 178 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 83% | 74.31% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 44% | 30.92% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 21.85% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 34% | 17.15% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.77% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 12% | 9.62% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 8% | 4.15% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 31st Mar 2025 - 11th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 30th Mar 2025 |
| Summer Term | 12th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Wingfield Academy
Local authority ratio 20 : 1