Best secondary schools in Rotherham (2026)
Rotherham has 5 ranked secondary schools with published results. The top-ranked is Wingfield Academy, in the top 33% in England. The average Attainment 8 here in 2025 was 42.4, against 46.1 for England. 0 are in England's top 10%, and 0 are rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Rotherham has no grammar schools.
| Rank | School | Attainment 8 (2023–2025 average) | Attainment 8 2025 | Trend | Grade 5+ Eng & maths | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Top 33% in England |
Wingfield Academy Rotherham |
49.2 | 47.0 | 50% | Report card | |
2 Top 38% in England |
St Bernard's Catholic High School Rotherham · Roman Catholic |
48.7 | 48.9 | 43% | Good | |
3 Top 50% in England |
Oakwood High School Rotherham |
46.9 | 47.5 | 38% | Report card | |
4 Bottom 24% in England |
Winterhill School Rotherham |
40.3 | 39.3 | 37% | No rating | |
5 Bottom 4% in England |
Clifton Community School Rotherham |
33.4 | 29.4 | 18% | Good |
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What is the best secondary school in Rotherham?
On exam results over the last three years, Wingfield Academy is the top-ranked secondary school in Rotherham, in the top 33% of schools in England.
How are the schools ranked?
By published Department for Education exam results averaged over three years: for secondary schools, Attainment 8 plus a quarter of the share getting grade 5+ in English and maths; for primary schools, the share reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths plus half the share reaching the higher standard. The order uses the three-year average, so a school can rank above one with a higher single-year result. Schools with fewer than 10 pupils taking the tests are not ranked. Exam results are only part of the picture: visit, read the Ofsted report and check admissions rules, as living nearby does not guarantee a place.