Saint Pius X Catholic High School A Specialist School in Humanities
URN: 106962 • Rotherham S63 7PQ
Overview
- Name
- Saint Pius X Catholic High School A Specialist School in Humanities
- URN
- 106962
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 42.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Caroline Brown (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01709767900
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Wath Wood Road, Rotherham S63 7PQ
Summary
Saint Pius X Catholic High School is a voluntary aided secondary school located in Rotherham, serving a mixed-gender population of 711 students, exceeding its capacity of 650. The school is part of the Saint Francis Catholic Multi-Academy Trust and is dedicated to fostering a Catholic ethos, encouraging students to "love one another as I have loved you." The school offers a comprehensive curriculum with a strong focus on humanities, alongside a range of subjects including arts, sciences, and modern foreign languages.
The school prides itself on providing exceptional care and support for its students, with positive feedback from parents highlighting the dedication of the staff and the nurturing environment. Saint Pius X also places a strong emphasis on personal development through its PSHE curriculum and various enrichment activities, including retreats and social action initiatives.
In addition to academic support, the school is committed to community engagement, as demonstrated by its successful fundraising efforts for Cancer Research UK. This involvement reflects the school’s mission to develop socially responsible individuals who contribute positively to society. For more information, visit their website at http://www.saintpiusx.school/.
The school prides itself on providing exceptional care and support for its students, with positive feedback from parents highlighting the dedication of the staff and the nurturing environment. Saint Pius X also places a strong emphasis on personal development through its PSHE curriculum and various enrichment activities, including retreats and social action initiatives.
In addition to academic support, the school is committed to community engagement, as demonstrated by its successful fundraising efforts for Cancer Research UK. This involvement reflects the school’s mission to develop socially responsible individuals who contribute positively to society. For more information, visit their website at http://www.saintpiusx.school/.
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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
- 650
- Pupils
- 711
- Boys
- 372
- Girls
- 339
- FSM %
- 28.60
- Open date
- 1900-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-04-17
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- South Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 711 | 372 | 339 | 650 | 28.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 693 | 338 | 355 | 650 | 23.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 675 | 313 | 362 | 650 | 20.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 675 | 313 | 362 | 650 | 20.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 660 | 312 | 348 | 650 | 14.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 650 | 315 | 335 | 650 | 16.50 |
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