Saint Pius X Catholic High School A Specialist School in Humanities
Details
| Age Range | 11-16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Voluntary aided school |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Local Authority | Rotherham |
| Address | Wath Wood Road, S63 7PQ |
| School Website | www.saintpiusx.school/ |
| Telephone | 1709767900 |
| URN | 106962 |
School Census
| Total | 684 |
| Girls/Boys | 357/327 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 52.2%/47.8% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 9.9% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 160 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 16.4% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 16/04/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was Requires improvement.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 16/04/2024 | Requires improvement |
| 28/09/2021 | Requires improvement |
| 16/09/2014 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 16/04/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 28/09/2021 |
| Quality of Education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 16/09/2014 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 14 May 2025 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 16 April 2024 | School inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 28 September 2021 | School inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 22 February 2018 | Short inspection | View |
| 16 September 2014 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 14 January 2013 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 24 October 2012 | Full inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 22 May 2012 | Curriculum and development visit | View |
| 29 November 2010 | Full inspection: Satisfactory | View |
| 28 September 2007 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 03 November 2003 | Full inspection | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 44.1 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 45.80% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 58.50% |
| Entering EBacc | 22.90% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.82 |
| Progress 8 | -0.34 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 42.8 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 40% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 51% |
| Entering EBacc | 32% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.7 |
| Progress 8 | -0.24 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 46.1 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 54% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 68% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 3.8 |
| Progress 8 | -0.13 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.35% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 347 |
| As first preference | 154 |
| As second preference | 136 |
| As third preference | 57 |
| Total Offers Made | 126 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 114 |
| second preference offers | 12 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.39% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 321 |
| As first preference | 182 |
| As second preference | 108 |
| As third preference | 31 |
| Total Offers Made | 134 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 131 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.24% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 289 |
| As first preference | 168 |
| As second preference | 95 |
| As third preference | 26 |
| Total Offers Made | 135 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 135 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.16% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 242 |
| As first preference | 152 |
| As second preference | 66 |
| As third preference | 24 |
| Total Offers Made | 132 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 131 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.34% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 279 |
| As first preference | 160 |
| As second preference | 85 |
| As third preference | 34 |
| Total Offers Made | 121 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 119 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.20% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 307 |
| As first preference | 149 |
| As second preference | 118 |
| As third preference | 40 |
| Total Offers Made | 126 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 124 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 262 |
| As first preference | 128 |
| As second preference | 99 |
| As third preference | 35 |
| Total Offers Made | 129 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 128 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.12% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 283 |
| As first preference | 139 |
| As second preference | 100 |
| As third preference | 44 |
| Total Offers Made | 129 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 124 |
| second preference offers | 5 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 243 |
| As first preference | 109 |
| As second preference | 90 |
| As third preference | 44 |
| Total Offers Made | 117 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 109 |
| second preference offers | 7 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.09% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 284 |
| As first preference | 109 |
| As second preference | 119 |
| As third preference | 56 |
| Total Offers Made | 121 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 100 |
| second preference offers | 20 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.02% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 257 |
| As first preference | 111 |
| As second preference | 104 |
| As third preference | 42 |
| Total Offers Made | 129 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 109 |
| second preference offers | 20 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 29% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 15% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 30% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 21% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 20% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 24% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 6% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 15% |
| agree | 14% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 15% |
| don't know | 6% |
| not applicable | 40% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 14% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 29% |
| strongly disagree | 19% |
| don't know | 3% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 19% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 16% |
| don't know | 3% |
| not applicable | 11% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 36% |
| no | 64% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 14% |
| agree | 10% |
| disagree | 24% |
| strongly disagree | 45% |
| dont know | 7% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 20% |
| agree | 51% |
| disagree | 19% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 25% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 24% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 30% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 14% |
| don't know | 1% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 29% |
| agree | 53% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 25% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 10% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 18% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 19% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 13% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 66% |
| no | 34% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 79.4% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 8.8% |
| african ethnic origin | 3.6% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 1% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 81.3% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 7% |
| african ethnic origin | 3.8% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| irish ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
Wath Victoria Primary School
(0.56 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 2-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Sandymount Road, , S63 7AD