Wales High School
URN: 136331 • Sheffield S26 5QQ
Overview
- Name
- Wales High School
- URN
- 136331
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- WALES HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 61.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Lisa McCall (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01909771291
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Storth Lane, Sheffield S26 5QQ
Summary
Wales High School is a mixed secondary academy located in Sheffield, serving a diverse community of over 1,800 students aged 11 to 19. The school prides itself on fostering a love for learning and maintaining high academic standards, welcoming students of all abilities. It draws pupils from various local villages, including Anston, Kiveton Park, and Thorpe Salvin, benefiting from good transport links that enhance its accessibility.
The curriculum at Wales High School is designed to provide a broad range of subjects, including opportunities for Sixth Form students to explore new areas of study. The school places a strong emphasis on personal development and offers a comprehensive careers programme tailored to meet the individual needs of students, ensuring they receive impartial guidance and support for their future pathways.
Wales High School is committed to creating an encouraging and motivating environment, where all students are supported to achieve their full potential. The school actively engages with the community and has recently secured funding for initiatives that enhance student experiences and resources.
The curriculum at Wales High School is designed to provide a broad range of subjects, including opportunities for Sixth Form students to explore new areas of study. The school places a strong emphasis on personal development and offers a comprehensive careers programme tailored to meet the individual needs of students, ensuring they receive impartial guidance and support for their future pathways.
Wales High School is committed to creating an encouraging and motivating environment, where all students are supported to achieve their full potential. The school actively engages with the community and has recently secured funding for initiatives that enhance student experiences and resources.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- Leave of Absence (sen)
- Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND) (sen)
- Click here for more information (download)
- Home (other)
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- Prospectus (other)
- Inclusion and Diversity (other)
- Policies (other)
- Term Dates & School Day (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Tapton School (78.9)
- King Ecgbert School (76.3)
- Penistone Grammar School (71.4)
- High Storrs School (70.3)
- Notre Dame High School (70.2)
Key details
- LA
- Rotherham
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- WALES HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 1867
- Pupils
- 1815
- Boys
- 886
- Girls
- 929
- FSM %
- 25.30
- Open date
- 2010-10-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-10-11
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- South Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1815 | 886 | 929 | 1867 | 25.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1833 | 921 | 912 | 1867 | 24.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1825 | 908 | 917 | 1867 | 17.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1825 | 908 | 917 | 1867 | 17.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1833 | 921 | 912 | 1867 | 15.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1778 | 864 | 914 | 1586 | 12.30 |
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