SecondaryData as of May 2026

Winterhill School

High Street, Kimberworth, Rotherham, S61 2BD

A Good-rated secondary school in Rotherham.

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Pupils

919

Ages

11-16

FSM

43.3%

Attainment 8

39.3

Ofsted

Good

Mar 2023

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

39.3

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

17.3%

Basics 9-5

36.8%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry

6.5%

EBacc APS

3.14

EBacc 9-5

2.6%

EBacc 9-4

3.9%

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What parents say and who teaches here

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About Winterhill School

Winterhill School is a secondary school in Rotherham, Rotherham. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 19 responses), 95% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 39.3. The school has around 919 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: High Street, Rotherham, S61 2BD | More schools in Rotherham

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Winterhill School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Mar 2023 — School remains Good
Jan 2013 — Good (predecessor: Winterhill School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Winterhill School

What is Winterhill School's Ofsted rating?

Winterhill School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.

What do parents say about Winterhill School?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 19 responses): 95% of parents would recommend Winterhill School.

What are Winterhill School's latest exam results?

Winterhill School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 39.3. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Winterhill School located?

Winterhill School is a secondary school in Rotherham, Rotherham (S61 2BD).

How many pupils attend Winterhill School?

Winterhill School has around 919 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Winterhill School with other schools?

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