Oakwood High School, Rotherham
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 8 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Oakwood High School creates a truly inclusive community where every child feels they belong. Teachers know their pupils well and provide tailored support through excellent facilities like the learning resource centre and additional resource centre. The school balances academic achievement with strong personal development, ensuring pupils leave with qualifications, confidence and clear plans for their future.
Key Strengths
- High attendance rates with effective tracking and family support systems
- Calm, respectful behaviour with a focus on relationships and mutual respect
- Ambitious curriculum with positive developments in mathematics, art and science
- Strong inclusion and support for vulnerable pupils and those with special educational needs
- Extensive extra-curricular opportunities in arts, culture, sport and outdoor learning
Areas for Improvement
- Some pupils lack urgency and deep desire to learn in classrooms, affecting their progress
- Need to embed curriculum and teaching improvements so pupils deepen their knowledge
- Tracking and encouragement of vulnerable pupils' participation in extra-curricular activities could be strengthened
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have created an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and concerns are actively identified, acted upon and managed, making pupils safer and helping them feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Football, rugby, hockey, drama productions (Snow White), arts and culture activities, community engagement, life skills, outdoor learning
Oakwood High School is a harmonious and welcoming community where pupils from diverse backgrounds feel they belong and achieve in line with national expectations. Leaders have established a culture of care and inclusion with effective support systems for all learners.
At a Glance
31.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
22.8
Avg class size
45
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
102%
Over capacity
1,067 pupils
1,050 capacity
17 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Rotherham
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Rotherham
Admissions Demand - Rotherham
Places available
3,677
Applications
2,919
Got 1st preference
91.0%
Got preferred school
96.7%
Secondary admissions across Rotherham (2025/26)
Inspection History(5)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
7.7928%
Overall absence
21.043%
Persistent absence
1,093
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Oakwood High School
Broom Valley Community School
Canklow Woods Primary School
Sitwell Nursery & Infant School
Sitwell Junior School
Herringthorpe Junior School
Herringthorpe Infant School
Whiston Junior and Infant School
Badsley Primary School
Brinsworth Manor Junior School
Brinsworth Manor Infant School
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