Wath Academy Catchment Area
Wath Academy is a academy sponsor led secondary school in Rotherham , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 2031 pupils, and a capacity of 1800 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–18
Age range
2,031
Pupils
1,800
Capacity
113%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Wath Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Wath 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.
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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 →Wath Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Sandygate, Wath-on-Dearne, Rotherham, S63 7NW
- Local authority
- Rotherham
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 26.8% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 145848
Other Secondary Schools in Rotherham
If Wath Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Rotherham are the next closest alternatives.
Maltby Academy Catchment Area
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Brinsworth Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · S60 5EJ
St Bernard's Catholic High School Catchment Area
Academy converter · S65 3BE
Wingfield Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · S61 4AU
Oakwood High School Catchment Area
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Rawmarsh Community School Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · S62 7GA
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Frequently Asked Questions — Wath Academy
Is Wath Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Wath Academy currently has 2031 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1800 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Wath Academy? ▾
Admission to Wath 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 Wath Academy cover? ▾
Wath 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 Wath Academy? ▾
Wath Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.