Oakwood High School
Moorgate Road, Rotherham, S60 2UHOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Oakwood High School is a secondary school in Rotherham for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 126 schools in Rotherham. It ranks 5th of 12 secondary schools in Rotherham. Its latest Ofsted outcome is a report card, from an inspection in January 2026.
Ofsted report card
Inspected 27 January 2026, report published 19 April 2026
Each area is graded from urgent improvement to exceptional, and safeguarding is either met or not met.
- Inclusion
- Expected standard
- Curriculum and teaching
- Expected standard
- Achievement
- Expected standard
- Attendance and behaviour
- Expected standard
- Personal development and wellbeing
- Expected standard
- Leadership and governance
- Expected standard
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 27 January 2026
Oakwood High School is a harmonious and happy community. Staff and pupils here feel a keen sense of belonging. Leaders cultivate a warm and welcoming environment where everyone feels included. Pupils come here from all walks of life. Everyone gets along well. Pupils are respectful to one another and to adults. Pupils have leaders and teachers that care deeply for them. Pupils work well in class, enjoy their learning and develop their knowledge in subjects across the curriculum. They achieve in line with national expectations at GCSE. Pupils benefit from an ambitious curriculum that is generally well taught. Where there are any inconsistencies in teaching, leaders ensure that improvements are rapid and sustained. Pupils are taught to reflect on their learning, respect each other and be resourceful. They develop resilience and take responsibility for others and their own actions. Pupils say that they feel safe. Behaviour in class is focused. Around the building, behaviour is generally calm. Pupils have access to a wide range of extra-curricular activities. Pupils grasp these opportunities. Leaders make sure that all pupils have access to these, including those who are disadvantaged. Leaders identify any additional needs pupils have and help pupils to overcome barriers to success. The school's 'additional resource centre' and 'Oakwood House' support this endeavour. Pupils enjoy coming to school and attend very regularly. Leaders ensure that pupils are well prepared for their next steps. Pupils understand what it is to be a good citizen. They develop well socially and academically. They leave with qualifications and plans that set them up well for the future.
What the school should improve
- Leaders should embed improvements to the curriculum and teaching so pupils deepen their knowledge and build on their achievement.
- Leaders should support staff to improve some pupils' engagement and commitment to learning.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
207 pupils in the year group
Pupil numbers and mix
1,067 pupils on roll, with places for 1,050
Schools near Oakwood High School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Rotherham College | 0.3 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| St Bernard's Catholic High School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 48.9 |
| Clifton Community School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 29.4 |
| Brinsworth Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 44.5 |
| Winterhill School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 39.3 |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- INSPIRE LEARNING TRUST
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Phillip Storey
- Phone
- 01709512222
- Address
- Moorgate Road, Rotherham, S60 2UH
- Local authority
- Rotherham
- URN
- 140459
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.