About the Academy

Wingfield Academy is an oversubscribed 11-16 secondary school with 900 students. The school has established a reputation in the area for combining a supportive and inclusive educational environment with a culture of high expectations for students.

Wingfield Academy serves a ward that is in the top 6% most deprived areas in England. Rotherham itself is the 52nd most deprived district in England, and educational data amongst adults in the area is poor, with percentage rates for degrees well below the national average, and the percentage of adults with no qualifications well above the national average. Despite this, the school has established a culture of high expectations for students, a strategy which has helped strengthen its outcomes for learners, thereby making it an increasingly popular choice with parents. The academy attracts some of the best teachers and as a result offers an exciting broad and balanced curriculum that makes a significant difference to the lives of young people. As a result, it makes a positive contribution to social mobility.

Its Progress 8 and Attainment 8 scores in 2018 were above both the Rotherham and the national average, marking it out as one of the best schools in Rotherham, and it received a “good” Ofsted inspection in 2017. In 2021, the academy achieved a strong set of results with 78.6% of students achieving a grade 4 or above, including English and Maths, and 52.4% of students achieving a grade 5 or above including English and Maths. Progress 8 recorded 0.77 and attainment 8 54.9.

Situated in the north of Rotherham, the school has a spacious site with a horticulture centre, several sports pitches and even its own small lake and copse. It also has good links with the M1, A1(M) and M18.

Message from the Headteacher

It is with great pride that I have the opportunity to serve as Headteacher of Wingfield Academy. We are a truly exceptional, inclusive school because of the unwavering hard work of our staff and students, and the much-valued support of our local community.

Wingfield Academy has been on a remarkable journey towards success. From my own experience as a student at Wingfield Academy in 2005, when the school was in special measures, to the achievements of today — securing the best results in Rotherham and ranking in the top 5% nationally.

As a team, we are committed to building upon this legacy, ensuring that every child receives a world class education and seeing Wingfield Academy become one of the best schools in the country. Our ambition for Wingfield students knows no bounds; they are capable of achieving extraordinary things.

Wingfield students embody our core values of Respect, Responsibility and Resilience; they are the hardest working students in Rotherham. Every student is valued. Our teachers are passionate subject experts, and every member of our team goes the extra mile to nurture and support students in their pursuit of success and happiness. Children are always at the heart of our decisions. We work in close partnership with parents and carers to make a meaningful and lasting difference to the lives of the students who walk through our doors. There is no secret to our success beyond this; the combined effort of students, staff and parents/carers.

Our curriculum is ambitious and engaging, both in the classroom and through our wider enrichment offer. Providing memorable experiences is important to us – we want students to remember their time at Wingfield as the best days of their lives. We culturally enrich our curriculum through a wide range of experiences: trips, afterschool clubs, work experiences and guest speakers.

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