Wales High School

Secondary
Academy
Ages 11 to 18

Ofsted: Good

Storth Lane, Kiveton Park, Sheffield, S26 5QQOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Wales High School is a secondary school in Sheffield for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 126 schools in Rotherham. It ranks 15th of 33 secondary schools in Sheffield. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in April 2014.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 8 April 2014, report published 14 May 2014

Overall effectiveness: Good
Leadership and management: Good

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Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

315 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score45.3

45.3, 0.8 below the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths41.3%

41.3%, 4.1 percentage points below the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths66.3%

66.3%, 1.5 percentage points above the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc45.4%

45.4%, 4.9 percentage points above the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score4.09

4.09, the same as the England average.

A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25

90 students

Average point score per A level entry33.54

33.54, 1.46 below the England average of 35.00.

Average A level grade C+, England average B-

Pupil numbers and mix

1,783 pupils on roll, with places for 1,867

Eligible for free school meals22.8%

22.8%, 3.7 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language1.9%

1.9%, 19.7 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support16.5%

16.5%, 1.7 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan5.3%

5.3%, 0.7 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Wales High School

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Aston Academy	3 miles	Report card: Needs attention to expected standard	Attainment 8: 44.2
Westfield School	3 miles	Report card: Needs attention	Attainment 8: 41.5
Dinnington High School	4 miles	Ofsted: Requires improvement	Attainment 8: 42.3
Handsworth Grange Community Sports College	4 miles	Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good	Attainment 8: 36.6
Heritage High School	5 miles	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 40.0

School details

School type: Academy converter
Sector: Academy
Trust: WALES HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMY TRUST
Age range: 11 to 18
Gender: Mixed
Sixth form: Yes
Headteacher: Lisa McCall
Phone: 01909771291
Website: waleshigh.com (opens in a new tab)
Address: Storth Lane, Kiveton Park, Sheffield, S26 5QQ
Local authority: Rotherham
URN: 136331

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.