Wickersley School and Sports College
URN: 140646 • Rotherham S66 1JL
Overview
- Name
- Wickersley School and Sports College
- URN
- 140646
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- WICKERSLEY PARTNERSHIP TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 69.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Tony Hardcastle (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01709542147
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Bawtry Road, Rotherham S66 1JL
Summary
Wickersley School and Sports College is a mixed secondary academy located in Rotherham, catering to students aged 11-18. With a current enrolment of approximately 2,060 pupils, including 330 in a popular sixth form, the school prides itself on being a comprehensive institution that serves a diverse range of abilities, needs, and backgrounds. It is part of the Wickersley Partnership Trust, which includes several primary and secondary schools.
The school’s ethos, encapsulated in "The Wickersley Way," focuses on fostering independence, responsibility, and resilience among students. Wickersley aims to equip all students not only with strong academic qualifications, particularly in GCSEs, but also with essential life skills to navigate future challenges. The curriculum is designed to be challenging yet supportive, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to reach their full potential.
Wickersley School and Sports College emphasizes a high challenge-low fear environment, encouraging students to engage actively in their learning without the fear of making mistakes. The school is committed to providing quality education and pastoral care, ensuring that all students are supported in achieving their personal best.
The school’s ethos, encapsulated in "The Wickersley Way," focuses on fostering independence, responsibility, and resilience among students. Wickersley aims to equip all students not only with strong academic qualifications, particularly in GCSEs, but also with essential life skills to navigate future challenges. The curriculum is designed to be challenging yet supportive, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to reach their full potential.
Wickersley School and Sports College emphasizes a high challenge-low fear environment, encouraging students to engage actively in their learning without the fear of making mistakes. The school is committed to providing quality education and pastoral care, ensuring that all students are supported in achieving their personal best.
Useful links
- Governing Body (governance)
- SEND Information (sen)
- Y9 Options Presentation 2025 (sen)
- Cookie & Privacy Policy (download)
- Terms & Conditions (download)
- Parental Conduct (download)
- Evidence Based Programs (download)
- WPT Central Isolation Centre (download)
- Prospectus (download)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- Rotherham
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- WICKERSLEY PARTNERSHIP TRUST
- Capacity
- 2280
- Pupils
- 2002
- Boys
- 996
- Girls
- 1006
- FSM %
- 17.80
- Open date
- 2014-03-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-11-23
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- South Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 2002 | 996 | 1006 | 2280 | 17.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 2050 | 1021 | 1029 | 2280 | 15.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 2117 | 1053 | 1064 | 2280 | 13.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 2117 | 1053 | 1064 | 2280 | 13.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 2124 | 1021 | 1103 | 1923 | 11.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 2119 | 1032 | 1087 | 1923 | 9.10 |
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