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Wales High School Catchment Area

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

Wales High School is a academy converter secondary school in Sheffield, Rotherham , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1815 pupils, and a capacity of 1867 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–18

Age range

1,815

Pupils

1,867

Capacity

97%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2014

Wales High School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Wales High School 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: 97% 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.

Find Rotherham catchment area documents →

Wales High School — School Information

Full address
Storth Lane, Kiveton Park, Sheffield, S26 5QQ
Local authority
Rotherham
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–18 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
25.3% of pupils
DfE URN
136331

Other Secondary Schools in Sheffield

If Wales High School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Sheffield are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Wales High School

Is Wales High School oversubscribed?

Wales High School is operating close to its capacity of 1867 places (97% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Wales High School?

Admission to Wales High School 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 Wales High School cover?

Wales High School is a secondary school in Sheffield, 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 Wales High School?

Wales High School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.