What did Ofsted judge ROTHERHAM OPPORTUNITIES COLLEGE's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged ROTHERHAM OPPORTUNITIES COLLEGE's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in February 2025, on Ofsted's own scale.

What ages does ROTHERHAM OPPORTUNITIES COLLEGE take?

ROTHERHAM OPPORTUNITIES COLLEGE admits pupils aged 16 to 25.

Where is ROTHERHAM OPPORTUNITIES COLLEGE located?

ROTHERHAM OPPORTUNITIES COLLEGE is located in Rotherham, S65 1PH, Rotherham.

How do I apply to ROTHERHAM OPPORTUNITIES COLLEGE?

ROTHERHAM OPPORTUNITIES COLLEGE is an independent school, so applications go directly to the school — not via the Local Authority. Register with the school's admissions office, then sit any required assessment or interview for your child's entry point.

ROTHERHAM OPPORTUNITIES COLLEGE: SEND Provision & Ofsted

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ROTHERHAM OPPORTUNITIES COLLEGE

IndependentSpecial School

Profile updated · DfE GIAS

My Place, Rotherham, S65 1PH Website01709242585

Places usually via an EHCP

Verified from official sources

GoodFeb 2025

Inspected Feb 2025

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Ages16 - 25

GoodFeb 2025

Ages16 - 25

Inspected Feb 2025 · View report

Capacity

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At a Glance

Rated Good.

InspectionGood

Inspected Feb 2025

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This is a special school. Admission is usually through an EHCP that names the school.

Type

Independent

Phase

Special School

Age Range

16 - 25

Gender

Co-educational

Section 41 list

Removed from the list (Aug 2025)

Head Teacher

Dr Perdita Mousley

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Where this data comes from

DfE GIASschool register· Aug 2026Inspectorategrade & date· Feb 2025IMD 2025deprivation

Place & Setting

Local Context

AreaRotherham East · Rotherham · Urban

Area deprivation

IMD Decile 1Most deprived

Flood Zone 1Low risk

Neighbourhood safety· within ½ mileWell above LA average

Crimes per month 274

Rotherham peer median: 45 per month

12-month total3,282

Top categories

Violent crime

902 (27%)

Shoplifting

747 (23%)

Anti-social behaviour

404 (12%)

and 11 smaller categories

Source: data.police.uk · ½ mile radius · Jul 2025 – Jun 2026 · vs 251 Rotherham schools.

Road Safety Nearby

Recorded collisions within 500m (2021–2025)48

Source: DfT road safety data

Greenspace Nearby

Greenspace sites within 800m23

Nearest site32m

Includes4 public parks, 1 playing fields, 6 play spaces, 5 sports facilities, 1 allotments

Source: OS Open Greenspace

Road Noise

Road noiseHigh — 62 dB daytime, peaking at 75.5 dB nearby

Source: Defra strategic noise mapping

Air Quality

Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂): modelled annual mean for the school's 1 km square, with the yardsticks that apply
Item	µg/m³
Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂)	13.2 µg/m³
The legal limit in England (40)	40
The WHO guideline (10)	10

Within the legal limit in England (40) · above the WHO guideline (10)

Fine particulate matter (PM₂.₅): modelled annual mean for the school's 1 km square, with the yardsticks that apply
Item	µg/m³
Fine particulate matter (PM₂.₅)	7.1 µg/m³
The legal limit in England (20)	20
England’s 2040 target (10)	10
The WHO guideline (5)	5

Within the legal limit in England (20) · within England’s 2040 target (10) · above the WHO guideline (5)

Particulate matter (PM₁₀): modelled annual mean for the school's 1 km square, with the yardsticks that apply
Item	µg/m³
Particulate matter (PM₁₀)	12.5 µg/m³
The legal limit in England (40)	40
The WHO guideline (15)	15

Within the legal limit in England (40) · within the WHO guideline (15)

Modelled annual mean for 2025, for the 1 km square containing the school. Not a measurement.

Source: DEFRA, Air quality compliance assessment 2025: modelled data and reports (GOV.UK) (CMAQ-Urban model) © Crown copyright, Defra. Open Government Licence v3.0Limits and guideline: The Air Quality Standards Regulations 2010, Schedule 2; WHO global air quality guidelines (2021), Table 0.1; The Environmental Targets (Fine Particulate Matter) (England) Regulations 2023, regulation 4

Data from:Inspection: Feb 2025Profile updated: Aug 2026

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ROTHERHAM OPPORTUNITIES COLLEGE: key facts

What did Ofsted judge ROTHERHAM OPPORTUNITIES COLLEGE's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged ROTHERHAM OPPORTUNITIES COLLEGE's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in February 2025, on Ofsted's own scale.
What ages does ROTHERHAM OPPORTUNITIES COLLEGE take?: ROTHERHAM OPPORTUNITIES COLLEGE admits pupils aged 16 to 25.
Where is ROTHERHAM OPPORTUNITIES COLLEGE located?: ROTHERHAM OPPORTUNITIES COLLEGE is located in Rotherham, S65 1PH, Rotherham.
How do I apply to ROTHERHAM OPPORTUNITIES COLLEGE?: ROTHERHAM OPPORTUNITIES COLLEGE is an independent school, so applications go directly to the school — not via the Local Authority. Register with the school's admissions office, then sit any required assessment or interview for your child's entry point.

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ROTHERHAM OPPORTUNITIES COLLEGE

IndependentSpecial School

Profile updated · DfE GIAS

My Place, Rotherham, S65 1PH Website01709242585

Places usually via an EHCP

Verified from official sources

GoodFeb 2025

Inspected Feb 2025

View full report

Ages16 - 25

GoodFeb 2025

Ages16 - 25

Inspected Feb 2025 · View report

Capacity

Unclaimed profile · the school has not checked or added its own details.

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At a Glance

Rated Good.

InspectionGood

Inspected Feb 2025

SEND

This is a special school. Admission is usually through an EHCP that names the school.

Type

Independent

Phase

Special School

Age Range

16 - 25

Gender

Co-educational

Section 41 list

Removed from the list (Aug 2025)

Head Teacher

Dr Perdita Mousley

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Where this data comes from

DfE GIASschool register· Aug 2026Inspectorategrade & date· Feb 2025IMD 2025deprivation

Place & Setting

Local Context

AreaRotherham East · Rotherham · Urban

Area deprivation

IMD Decile 1Most deprived

Flood Zone 1Low risk

Neighbourhood safety· within ½ mileWell above LA average

Crimes per month 274

Rotherham peer median: 45 per month

12-month total3,282

Top categories

Violent crime

902 (27%)

Shoplifting

747 (23%)

Anti-social behaviour

404 (12%)

and 11 smaller categories

Source: data.police.uk · ½ mile radius · Jul 2025 – Jun 2026 · vs 251 Rotherham schools.

Road Safety Nearby

Recorded collisions within 500m (2021–2025)48

Source: DfT road safety data

Greenspace Nearby

Greenspace sites within 800m23

Nearest site32m

Includes4 public parks, 1 playing fields, 6 play spaces, 5 sports facilities, 1 allotments

Source: OS Open Greenspace

Road Noise

Road noiseHigh — 62 dB daytime, peaking at 75.5 dB nearby

Source: Defra strategic noise mapping

Air Quality

Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂): modelled annual mean for the school's 1 km square, with the yardsticks that apply
Item	µg/m³
Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂)	13.2 µg/m³
The legal limit in England (40)	40
The WHO guideline (10)	10

Within the legal limit in England (40) · above the WHO guideline (10)

Fine particulate matter (PM₂.₅): modelled annual mean for the school's 1 km square, with the yardsticks that apply
Item	µg/m³
Fine particulate matter (PM₂.₅)	7.1 µg/m³
The legal limit in England (20)	20
England’s 2040 target (10)	10
The WHO guideline (5)	5

Within the legal limit in England (20) · within England’s 2040 target (10) · above the WHO guideline (5)

Particulate matter (PM₁₀): modelled annual mean for the school's 1 km square, with the yardsticks that apply
Item	µg/m³
Particulate matter (PM₁₀)	12.5 µg/m³
The legal limit in England (40)	40
The WHO guideline (15)	15

Within the legal limit in England (40) · within the WHO guideline (15)

Modelled annual mean for 2025, for the 1 km square containing the school. Not a measurement.

Data from:Inspection: Feb 2025Profile updated: Aug 2026

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ROTHERHAM OPPORTUNITIES COLLEGE

ROTHERHAM OPPORTUNITIES COLLEGE

Quick summary

At a Glance

Place & Setting

Local Context

Neighbourhood safety· within ½ mileWell above LA average

Road Safety Nearby

Greenspace Nearby

Road Noise

Air Quality

ROTHERHAM OPPORTUNITIES COLLEGE: key facts

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ROTHERHAM OPPORTUNITIES COLLEGE

Quick summary

At a Glance

Place & Setting

Local Context

Neighbourhood safety· within ½ mileWell above LA average

Road Safety Nearby

Greenspace Nearby

Road Noise

Air Quality