What is School Atlas's summary of Ofsted's 6 judgements for Brinsworth Academy?

Ofsted gave no overall grade at its inspection in September 2026. School Atlas summarises the 6 judgements Ofsted made as Expected standard. This is our summary, not Ofsted's own grade.

How many pupils attend Brinsworth Academy?

Brinsworth Academy has 1,389 pupils on roll.

What are Brinsworth Academy’s exam results?

In 2025-26 (DfE’s provisional figures), its average Attainment 8 score was 46: DfE’s measure of pupils’ results across eight GCSE-level subjects. In 2024-25, A-level students averaged 34.17 points per A-level entry. Trends and the detail behind each figure are on the Results tab.

What ages does Brinsworth Academy take?

Brinsworth Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 18.

Where is Brinsworth Academy located?

Brinsworth Academy is located in Rotherham, S60 5EJ, Rotherham.

How do I apply to Brinsworth Academy?

Brinsworth Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.

How are Year 7 places decided at Brinsworth Academy?

When Brinsworth Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after Children and previously Looked after Children — Looked after Children and previously Looked after Children. (see note (d) for definition, below); 2. Catchment area with older sibling (Years 8-13) — Children who, on 31 October of 2026, live in the catchment area of the school and it is expected will have an older sibling on roll in Years 8-13 at the start of the academic year in which they start the school; 3. Catchment area — Children who, on 31 October of 2026, live in the catchment area of the school, and 4 further criteria. The school offers 270 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Where the admission number for the school is likely to be reached mid category, priority will be given to those children who, on 31 October 2026, live nearest to the school measured by a straight line on a horizontal plane. In the event of distances being the same for two or more children where this would determine the last place to be allocated, random allocation will be carried out and supervised by a person independent of the Admission Authority.

What is the largest ethnic background at Brinsworth Academy?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 48.7% of pupils at Brinsworth Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

Brinsworth Academy: Ofsted, Results & Catchment 2026

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How places are decided at Brinsworth Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after Children and previously Looked after Children — Looked after Children and previously Looked after Children. (see note (d) for definition, below)
2Catchment area with older sibling (Years 8-13) — Children who, on 31 October of 2026, live in the catchment area of the school and it is expected will have an older sibling on roll in Years 8-13 at the start of the academic year in which they start the school.
3Catchment area — Children who, on 31 October of 2026, live in the catchment area of the school.
4Older sibling on roll (Years 8-13) — A child who, on 31st October of 2026 it is expected will have an older sibling on the roll of the school in Years 8-13 at the start of the academic year in which they start the school.
5On roll of associated primary school — Children who, on 31 October of 2026, are on the roll of one of the associated primary schools. See Page 23 of this Booklet for further information.
6Children of staff — Children of staff at the school meeting the following criteria: The member of staff has been employed at the school for two or more years at the time at which the application for admission to the school is made; and/or the member of staff is recruited to fill a vacant post at the school for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage.
7Distance (nearest) — Children who, on 31st October of 2026, live nearest to the school measured by a straight line on a horizontal plane, (commonly known as measurement 'as the crow flies').

If two applications tie: Where the admission number for the school is likely to be reached mid category, priority will be given to those children who, on 31 October 2026, live nearest to the school measured by a straight line on a horizontal plane. In the event of distances being the same for two or more children where this would determine the last place to be allocated, random allocation will be carried out and supervised by a person independent of the Admission Authority.

Children with an EHCP naming the school are admitted before these criteria are applied. Sixth form admissions (Dinnington High School and Brinsworth Academy) are the responsibility of the Trust; PAN for each 6th Form for admission in September 2026 is 25, but no ordered oversubscription criteria list is published for sixth form entry in this document.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Brinsworth Academy: key facts

What is School Atlas's summary of Ofsted's 6 judgements for Brinsworth Academy?: Ofsted gave no overall grade at its inspection in September 2026. School Atlas summarises the 6 judgements Ofsted made as Expected standard. This is our summary, not Ofsted's own grade.
How many pupils attend Brinsworth Academy?: Brinsworth Academy has 1,389 pupils on roll.
What are Brinsworth Academy’s exam results?: In 2025-26 (DfE’s provisional figures), its average Attainment 8 score was 46: DfE’s measure of pupils’ results across eight GCSE-level subjects. In 2024-25, A-level students averaged 34.17 points per A-level entry. Trends and the detail behind each figure are on the Results tab.
What ages does Brinsworth Academy take?: Brinsworth Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is Brinsworth Academy located?: Brinsworth Academy is located in Rotherham, S60 5EJ, Rotherham.
How do I apply to Brinsworth Academy?: Brinsworth Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How are Year 7 places decided at Brinsworth Academy?: When Brinsworth Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after Children and previously Looked after Children — Looked after Children and previously Looked after Children. (see note (d) for definition, below); 2. Catchment area with older sibling (Years 8-13) — Children who, on 31 October of 2026, live in the catchment area of the school and it is expected will have an older sibling on roll in Years 8-13 at the start of the academic year in which they start the school; 3. Catchment area — Children who, on 31 October of 2026, live in the catchment area of the school, and 4 further criteria. The school offers 270 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Where the admission number for the school is likely to be reached mid category, priority will be given to those children who, on 31 October 2026, live nearest to the school measured by a straight line on a horizontal plane. In the event of distances being the same for two or more children where this would determine the last place to be allocated, random allocation will be carried out and supervised by a person independent of the Admission Authority.
What is the largest ethnic background at Brinsworth Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 48.7% of pupils at Brinsworth Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Brinsworth Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after Children and previously Looked after Children — Looked after Children and previously Looked after Children. (see note (d) for definition, below)
2Catchment area with older sibling (Years 8-13) — Children who, on 31 October of 2026, live in the catchment area of the school and it is expected will have an older sibling on roll in Years 8-13 at the start of the academic year in which they start the school.
3Catchment area — Children who, on 31 October of 2026, live in the catchment area of the school.
4Older sibling on roll (Years 8-13) — A child who, on 31st October of 2026 it is expected will have an older sibling on the roll of the school in Years 8-13 at the start of the academic year in which they start the school.
5On roll of associated primary school — Children who, on 31 October of 2026, are on the roll of one of the associated primary schools. See Page 23 of this Booklet for further information.
6Children of staff — Children of staff at the school meeting the following criteria: The member of staff has been employed at the school for two or more years at the time at which the application for admission to the school is made; and/or the member of staff is recruited to fill a vacant post at the school for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage.
7Distance (nearest) — Children who, on 31st October of 2026, live nearest to the school measured by a straight line on a horizontal plane, (commonly known as measurement 'as the crow flies').

Brinsworth Academy: key facts

What is School Atlas's summary of Ofsted's 6 judgements for Brinsworth Academy?: Ofsted gave no overall grade at its inspection in September 2026. School Atlas summarises the 6 judgements Ofsted made as Expected standard. This is our summary, not Ofsted's own grade.
How many pupils attend Brinsworth Academy?: Brinsworth Academy has 1,389 pupils on roll.
What are Brinsworth Academy’s exam results?: In 2025-26 (DfE’s provisional figures), its average Attainment 8 score was 46: DfE’s measure of pupils’ results across eight GCSE-level subjects. In 2024-25, A-level students averaged 34.17 points per A-level entry. Trends and the detail behind each figure are on the Results tab.
What ages does Brinsworth Academy take?: Brinsworth Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is Brinsworth Academy located?: Brinsworth Academy is located in Rotherham, S60 5EJ, Rotherham.
How do I apply to Brinsworth Academy?: Brinsworth Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How are Year 7 places decided at Brinsworth Academy?: When Brinsworth Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after Children and previously Looked after Children — Looked after Children and previously Looked after Children. (see note (d) for definition, below); 2. Catchment area with older sibling (Years 8-13) — Children who, on 31 October of 2026, live in the catchment area of the school and it is expected will have an older sibling on roll in Years 8-13 at the start of the academic year in which they start the school; 3. Catchment area — Children who, on 31 October of 2026, live in the catchment area of the school, and 4 further criteria. The school offers 270 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Where the admission number for the school is likely to be reached mid category, priority will be given to those children who, on 31 October 2026, live nearest to the school measured by a straight line on a horizontal plane. In the event of distances being the same for two or more children where this would determine the last place to be allocated, random allocation will be carried out and supervised by a person independent of the Admission Authority.
What is the largest ethnic background at Brinsworth Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 48.7% of pupils at Brinsworth Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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