Winterhill School
URN: 141853 • Rotherham S61 2BD
Overview
- Name
- Winterhill School
- URN
- 141853
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- INSPIRE LEARNING TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 48.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Andrew Reeder (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01709740232
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- High Street, Rotherham S61 2BD
Summary
Winterhill School is a mixed secondary academy located in Rotherham, catering to students aged 11 to 16. With an enrolment of 919 pupils and a capacity of 1,300, the school operates under the Inspire Learning Trust. The school’s ethos is encapsulated in its guiding principle, "Everyone Succeeds," which emphasizes respect, responsibility, and resilience—values that are integral to the school community.
The curriculum at Winterhill School focuses on both academic achievement and personal development, ensuring that students are well-prepared for their future. The school offers a range of extracurricular activities, fostering a well-rounded educational experience. Additionally, the school places importance on parental engagement and support, providing resources and information to help families stay involved in their children's education.
With a significant percentage of students (43.30%) eligible for free school meals, Winterhill School is committed to inclusivity and support for all learners. The school actively promotes a positive learning environment where every student is encouraged to thrive academically and personally. For more information, parents can visit the school's website at www.winterhill.org.uk.
The curriculum at Winterhill School focuses on both academic achievement and personal development, ensuring that students are well-prepared for their future. The school offers a range of extracurricular activities, fostering a well-rounded educational experience. Additionally, the school places importance on parental engagement and support, providing resources and information to help families stay involved in their children's education.
With a significant percentage of students (43.30%) eligible for free school meals, Winterhill School is committed to inclusivity and support for all learners. The school actively promotes a positive learning environment where every student is encouraged to thrive academically and personally. For more information, parents can visit the school's website at www.winterhill.org.uk.
Useful links
- SEND (sen)
- GDPR Privacy Notice for Students and their Families (download)
- ICT Acceptable Use Policy (download)
- Staff List (download)
- Home (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Our School (other)
- Headteacher’s Welcome (other)
- Welcome Video (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Rotherham
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- INSPIRE LEARNING TRUST
- Capacity
- 1300
- Pupils
- 919
- Boys
- 454
- Girls
- 465
- FSM %
- 43.30
- Open date
- 2016-02-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-03-08
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- South Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 919 | 454 | 465 | 1300 | 43.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 928 | 455 | 473 | 1300 | 39.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 882 | 434 | 448 | 1300 | 30.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 882 | 434 | 448 | 1300 | 30.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 951 | 478 | 473 | 1300 | 28.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1029 | 521 | 508 | 1300 | 22.30 |
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