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Brinsworth Academy Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Brinsworth Academy is a academy converter secondary school in Rotherham , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1384 pupils, and a capacity of 1487 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–18

Age range

1,384

Pupils

1,487

Capacity

93%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2012

Brinsworth Academy Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Brinsworth Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Rotherham. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 93% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Rotherham before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Brinsworth Academy — School Information

Full address
Brinsworth Road, Brinsworth, Rotherham, S60 5EJ
Local authority
Rotherham
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–18 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
32.1% of pupils
DfE URN
136301

Other Secondary Schools in Rotherham

If Brinsworth Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Rotherham are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Brinsworth Academy

Is Brinsworth Academy oversubscribed?

Brinsworth Academy is operating close to its capacity of 1487 places (93% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Brinsworth Academy?

Admission to Brinsworth Academy is managed by Rotherham. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Brinsworth Academy cover?

Brinsworth Academy is a secondary school in Rotherham, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Brinsworth Academy?

Brinsworth Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2012. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.