About the Academy

Wingfield Academy is an oversubscribed 11–16 secondary academy in Rotherham with approximately 1,000 students on roll. The school has established a strong reputation locally for combining a supportive and inclusive environment with a culture of high expectations and academic ambition.

Wingfield Academy serves a community facing significant socio-economic challenges. Wingfield is located within an area that ranks amongst the most deprived nationally, with levels of adult qualification and higher education participation below national averages. The academy serves a neighborhood in the top 7% most deprived areas in England. Rotherham itself is among the most deprived 25% of local authority districts in England based on the Index of Multiple Deprivation. The percentage of adults with no qualifications well above the national average.

For this reason, at Wingfield Academy students deserve and receive the very best experiences and opportunities.

The school has established a culture of high expectations and aspiration for students, a strategy which has helped strengthen its outcomes for learners, thereby making it an increasingly popular choice with parents. The academy continues to attract and retain 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. The curriculum is supported by a wide enrichment programme, including extracurricular activities, educational visits and wider personal development opportunities. As a result, Wingfield Academy makes a positive contribution to social mobility.

Outcomes at Wingfield Academy are consistently above both national and local averages, establishing it as one of the highest-performing schools in Rotherham. In 2023, the academy achieved a Progress 8 score of 0.69, significantly above the national average and the highest in the Rotherham area. In 2024, Wingfield secured a Progress 8 score of 0.42, retaining its position as the top-performing secondary school in Rotherham for pupil progress. The academy was judged “Good” by Ofsted in its latest full inspection.

Situated in the north of Rotherham, the academy benefits from a spacious site featuring extensive sports facilities, a horticulture centre, a construction centre, outdoor learning spaces, a small lake and woodland area. The location also provides excellent transport links to the M1, A1(M) and M18 motorway networks.

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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