Winterhill School
High Street, Kimberworth, Rotherham, S61 2BDOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Winterhill School is a secondary school in Rotherham for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 126 schools in Rotherham. It ranks 9th of 12 secondary schools in Rotherham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 29 January 2013, report published 20 February 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 7 March 2023
Leaders have established a school culture which is inclusive, supportive and ambitious. Pupils' attitudes reflect this inclusion and ambition. Respect, responsibility and resilience are the shared values of the 'Winterhill Way'. Pupils and staff understand these values and they know how the school puts them into practice. The 'Winterhill Way' provides the basis for the good relationships that exist between staff and pupils. Teachers have put in place a broad curriculum which meets the needs of all pupils, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The curriculum at key stage 4 gives pupils the right qualifications to go on to further study at local colleges. Pupils behave well at the school. They concentrate in lessons and they often show resilience in tackling problems. Teachers deal effectively with any instances of bullying. The school has pupils from a variety of backgrounds and cultures. Pupils show a lot of tolerance and understanding of this diversity.
What the school should improve
- In some lessons, when pupils are provided with a choice of activities, these are not always matched to their ability. This results too often in pupils engaging with tasks that are not challenging or do not build on previous knowledge. Leaders should ensure that work in lessons is appropriately matched to pupils' ability.
- Not enough pupils benefit from the programme of enrichment activities. This means that the benefits of the wider curriculum are limited to some pupils. Leaders should promote and encourage the offer and expand it to ensure that more pupils have the opportunity to nurture their talents and interests.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
155 pupils in the year group
Pupil numbers and mix
941 pupils on roll, with places for 1,300
Schools near Winterhill School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wingfield Academy | 1 mile | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | Attainment 8: 47.0 |
| Hinde House 2-16 Academy | 2 miles | Report card: Needs attention to strong standard | Attainment 8: 41.1 |
| Lift Firth Park | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement | Attainment 8: 32.7 |
| Thomas Rotherham College | 2 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Brinsworth Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 44.5 |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- INSPIRE LEARNING TRUST
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- No
- Headteacher
- Dr Andrew Reeder
- Phone
- 01709740232
- Address
- High Street, Kimberworth, Rotherham, S61 2BD
- Local authority
- Rotherham
- URN
- 141853
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.