Located in Rotherham, Brinsworth Academy is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

Brinsworth Academy currently has around 1384 pupils on roll, which is about 93% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 47.1% boys and 52.9% girls. Around 32.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 7.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 24.4%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 28 pupils.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (50%). pakistani pupils make up about 28%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around 95% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (85%) , including 47% who stay in school sixth forms and 30% progressing to further education , while 6% enter apprenticeships .

School Information

Address: Brinsworth Road, Rotherham, S60 5EJ
Website: http://www.brinsworthacademy.org.uk/
Telephone: 01709828383
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Secondary
Local authority: Rotherham
Headteacher / Principal: Headteacher Hannah Thornton
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Non-selective
Unique reference: 136301

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 13/06/2012

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 11 - 18
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 1487
Number of Pupils: 1384
Number of Boys: 652
Number of Girls: 732

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 7.8% 4%
Persistent absence: 24.4% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British50.00%692
Pakistani28.00%388
African5.10%71
Other Asian3.60%50
Other White3.40%47
Other (any other ethnic group)2.30%32
White and Asian2.00%28
Other Mixed1.30%18
White and Black Caribbean1.00%14
White and Black African0.90%13
Chinese0.70%9
Unclassified0.50%7
Other Black0.40%5
Gypsy/Roma0.30%4
Indian0.30%4
Bangladeshi0.10%1
Caribbean0.10%1
Irish0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8: Average (-0.15)
Of the 260 pupils at the end of key stage 4 in this school, 256 are included in this measure.
Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
-0.15
Town average
-0.13
Local authority average
0.08
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
22%
Town average
26%
Local authority average
21%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
35%
Town average
37%
Local authority average
41%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
44.4
Town average
43.3
Local authority average
45.1
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
3.7
Town average
3.6
Local authority average
3.7
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School
95%

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Brinsworth Manor Infant School
Brinsworth Lane , Brinsworth S60 5BX
1out of 4 679 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Brinsworth Manor Junior School
Brinsworth Lane , Brinsworth S60 5BX
3out of 4 707 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Brinsworth Manor Junior School
Brinsworth Lane , Brinsworth S60 5BX
- not rated 707 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Brinsworth Manor Infant School
Brinsworth Lane , Brinsworth S60 5BX
- not rated 707 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Brinsworth Whitehill Primary School
Howlett Drive , Brinsworth S60 5HT
3out of 4 907 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Brinsworth Academy
Brinsworth Road , Brinsworth S60 5EJ
3out of 4 0 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Brinsworth Comprehensive School
Brinsworth Road , Brinsworth S60 5EJ
- not rated 0 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Oakwood High School
Moorgate Road , S60 2UH
- not rated 2,838 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Oakwood High School
Moorgate Road , S60 2UH
3out of 4 2,838 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

Middle deemed secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Park House School
Bawtry Road , Tinsley S9 1WD
- not rated 1,208 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Thomas Rotherham College
Moorgate Road , S60 2BE
- not rated 2,813 yd Academy 16-19 converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Thomas Rotherham College
Moorgate Road , S60 2BE
- not rated 2,817 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Riverside
Rotherham Road , Catcliffe S60 5SW
- not rated 1,667 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Riverside
Rotherham Road , Catcliffe S60 5SW
- not rated 1,667 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Ellern Mede Moorgate School
136 Moorgate Road , S60 3AZ
- not rated 2,958 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Luqman Academy
Tinsley Park Road , Sheffield S9 5DL
- not rated 2,998 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Kelford School
Oakdale Road , Kimberworth S61 2NU
3out of 4 3,182 yd Academy special converter Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.