Wickersley School and Sports College
URN: 106955 • Rotherham S66 1JL
Overview
- Name
- Wickersley School and Sports College
- URN
- 106955
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 70.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- David Hudson (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Bawtry Road, Rotherham S66 1JL
Summary
Wickersley School and Sports College is a mixed community secondary school located in Rotherham, catering to students aged 11-18. With a total enrolment of 2,060 students, including an oversubscribed sixth form of 330, the school prides itself on being a comprehensive institution that supports a diverse range of abilities, needs, and aspirations. It is part of the Wickersley Partnership Trust, which includes several primary and secondary schools, fostering a collaborative educational environment.
The school’s ethos, encapsulated in "The Wickersley Way," promotes independence, responsibility, and resilience among students. Wickersley aims to equip students not only with academic qualifications but also with essential life skills, ensuring they are prepared for future challenges. High expectations regarding attendance, punctuality, and dress code contribute to a purposeful learning atmosphere.
Wickersley School also emphasizes the importance of personal development through its Pledges, which encourage active citizenship, life skills, and cultural experiences. This holistic approach aims to empower students to become confident, well-rounded individuals ready to engage with the wider community and society.
The school’s ethos, encapsulated in "The Wickersley Way," promotes independence, responsibility, and resilience among students. Wickersley aims to equip students not only with academic qualifications but also with essential life skills, ensuring they are prepared for future challenges. High expectations regarding attendance, punctuality, and dress code contribute to a purposeful learning atmosphere.
Wickersley School also emphasizes the importance of personal development through its Pledges, which encourage active citizenship, life skills, and cultural experiences. This holistic approach aims to empower students to become confident, well-rounded individuals ready to engage with the wider community and society.
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Key details
- LA
- Rotherham
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 1833
- Pupils
- Boys
- Girls
- FSM %
- Open date
- Close date
- 2014-02-28
- Last Ofsted
- 2013-09-19
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- South Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1833 | ||||
| 2024-09-11 | 1833 | ||||
| 2023-09-11 | 1833 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 1833 | ||||
| 2021-09-11 | 1833 | ||||
| 2020-09-11 | 1833 |
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