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Wath Academy

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Wath Academy

Sandygate, Wath-on-Dearne, Rotherham, S63 7NW

Academy sponsor led
Pupils
2,031
Ages
11-18
FSM
26.8%
Attainment 8
47.7
Ofsted
Good
Jul 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
47.7
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
26.9%
Basics 9-5
44.8%

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
16.8%
EBacc APS
4.00
EBacc 9-5
9.4%
EBacc 9-4
13.3%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
35.91
A*-A Grades
25.5%
A*-B Grades
55.6%
AAB+ %
17.6%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 204 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

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About Wath Academy

Wath Academy is a secondary school in Rotherham, Rotherham. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 47.7. The school has around 2,031 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Sandygate, Rotherham, S63 7NW | More schools in Rotherham

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Wath Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jul 2023 — Good
  2. Mar 2017 — Inadequate (predecessor: Wath Comprehensive School : A Language College)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Wath Academy

What is Wath Academy's Ofsted rating?
Wath Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are Wath Academy's latest exam results?
Wath Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 47.7. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Wath Academy located?
Wath Academy is a secondary school in Rotherham, Rotherham (S63 7NW).
How many pupils attend Wath Academy?
Wath Academy has around 2,031 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Wath Academy with other schools?
View Wath Academy's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Rotherham.