Winterhill School
URN: 106950 • Rotherham S61 2BD
Overview
- Name
- Winterhill School
- URN
- 106950
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 45.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Roger Burman (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- High Street, Rotherham S61 2BD
Summary
Winterhill School is a mixed foundation secondary school located in Rotherham, catering to students aged 11-16. The school is guided by its ethos of "Everyone Succeeds," which emphasizes respect, responsibility, and resilience. These values are integral to the school's culture and aim to foster personal development alongside academic achievement. Winterhill School has maintained a "Good" rating in its most recent OFSTED inspection in 2023, reflecting its commitment to high-quality education.
The curriculum at Winterhill is designed to provide a broad and balanced education, encouraging students to engage deeply with a variety of subjects. With a focus on developing long-term memory and recall, the school aims to prepare students effectively for GCSE examinations and future educational or employment opportunities. Each lesson is structured to last 75 minutes, allowing for in-depth exploration of topics.
In addition to academic pursuits, Winterhill offers a range of extracurricular activities and support systems to enhance student well-being and personal growth. The school actively promotes community involvement and celebrates student achievements through various events, fostering a supportive and enriching environment for all learners.
The curriculum at Winterhill is designed to provide a broad and balanced education, encouraging students to engage deeply with a variety of subjects. With a focus on developing long-term memory and recall, the school aims to prepare students effectively for GCSE examinations and future educational or employment opportunities. Each lesson is structured to last 75 minutes, allowing for in-depth exploration of topics.
In addition to academic pursuits, Winterhill offers a range of extracurricular activities and support systems to enhance student well-being and personal growth. The school actively promotes community involvement and celebrates student achievements through various events, fostering a supportive and enriching environment for all learners.
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Key details
- LA
- Rotherham
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 1577
- Pupils
- Boys
- Girls
- FSM %
- Open date
- Close date
- 2016-01-31
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- South Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1577 | ||||
| 2024-09-11 | 1577 | ||||
| 2023-09-11 | 1577 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 1577 | ||||
| 2021-09-11 | 1577 | ||||
| 2020-09-11 | 1577 |
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