Located in Rotherham, Winterhill School is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. 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.
Winterhill School currently has around 919 pupils on roll, which is about 71% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.4% boys and 50.6% girls. Around 43.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 9.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 29.8%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 17 pupils.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (53%). pakistani pupils make up about 15.1% , followed by gypsy/roma at 10.1%
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 94% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (83%) , including 6% who stay in school sixth forms and 43% progressing to further education , while 5% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | High Street, Rotherham, S61 2BD |
| Website: | www.winterhill.org.uk |
| Telephone: | 01709740232 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Rotherham |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Dr Andrew Reeder |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 141853 |
Ofsted inspection date: 29/01/2013
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1300 |
| Number of Pupils: | 919 |
| Number of Boys: | 454 |
| Number of Girls: | 465 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 9.1% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 29.8% | 8.2% |
| White British | 53.00% | 487 |
| Pakistani | 15.10% | 139 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 10.10% | 93 |
| Other White | 6.00% | 55 |
| African | 5.80% | 53 |
| Other Asian | 2.10% | 19 |
| Unclassified | 2.00% | 18 |
| White and Asian | 1.40% | 13 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.30% | 12 |
| Other Mixed | 1.00% | 9 |
| White and Black African | 0.40% | 4 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.40% | 4 |
| Indian | 0.40% | 4 |
| Caribbean | 0.30% | 3 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.20% | 2 |
| Other Black | 0.20% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.10% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.10% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School Wortley Road , S61 1PD | - not rated | 481 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School Wortley Road , Kimberworth S61 1PD | - not rated | 481 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadow View Primary School Meadowhall Road , Kimberworth S61 2JD | - not rated | 485 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadow View Primary School Meadowhall Road , Kimberworth S61 2JD | - not rated | 485 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kimberworth Community Primary School Kimberworth Road , Kimberworth S61 1HE | 3out of 4 | 657 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winterhill School High Street , Kimberworth S61 2BD | - not rated | 0 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Winterhill School High Street , Kimberworth S61 2BD | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kimberworth Comprehensive School Kimberworth Road , S61 1HE | - not rated | 657 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wingfield Business and Enterprise College Wingfield Road , S61 4AU | - not rated | 2,057 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wingfield Academy Wingfield Road , S61 4AU | 3out of 4 | 2,057 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hinde House 3-16 School Shiregreen Lane , S5 6AG | - not rated | 2,852 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park House School Bawtry Road , Tinsley S9 1WD | - not rated | 3,264 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hinde House 2-16 Academy Shiregreen Lane , S5 6AG | 3out of 4 | 2,852 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey School Little Common Lane , Kimberworth S61 2RA | 4out of 4 | 635 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey School Little Common Lane , Kimberworth S61 2RA | - not rated | 635 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Alternative Resource Centre The Welcome Centre , Kimberworth Road S61 1HE | - not rated | 639 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kelford School Oakdale Road , Kimberworth S61 2NU | 3out of 4 | 913 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kelford School Oakdale Road , Kimberworth S61 2NU | - not rated | 913 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.