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Saint Pius X Catholic High School A Specialist School in Humanities

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

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location_onRotherham, S63 7PQ

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Ofsted

Requires improvement

Inspected 2024

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Students

684

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Attainment 8

43.6

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GCSE Rank

#9 in Rotherham

#2,283 of 4,663 nationally

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Saint Pius X Catholic High School A Specialist School in Humanities is a Voluntary aided school secondary school in Rotherham, serving ages 11-16. Currently Requires Improvement according to Ofsted — the school is working to raise standards. Demand is above capacity (1.2×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

Saint Pius X Catholic High School A Specialist School in Humanities is a voluntary aided school in Rotherham, admitting pupils aged 11-16. The school has approximately 711 pupils on roll, of whom 29% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 43.6, placing the school #9 in Rotherham and #2,283 of 4,663 nationally. 41.60% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 12.9% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. The school's current overall rating is Requires improvement. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Requires improvement, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Requires improvement.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.2× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 17.2:1. There is 1 teaching vacancy. Teacher turnover in the previous year was 22.0%.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 9.0 per 1,000 pupils per term.

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Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

43.6

Grade 5+ E&M

41.60%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)12.9%

Entering EBacc29.20%

EBacc APS3.75

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.34

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc22.90%

EBacc APS3.82

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.25

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

42.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc32%

EBacc APS3.71

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.13

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

46.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc36%

EBacc APS3.8

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc23%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.08

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc31%

EBacc APS3.89

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.23

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

42.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc9%

EBacc APS3.53

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)84%

Apprenticeships7%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

88%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)80%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)12%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

90%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)77%

Apprenticeships8%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

88%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)83%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)11%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)87%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

Inspection Report

31 August 2025

Inspection Report

14 May 2025

Inspection Report

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16 April 2024

Inspection Report

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28 September 2021

Inspection Report

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22 February 2018

Inspection Report

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16 September 2014

Inspection Report

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14 January 2013

Inspection Report

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24 October 2012

Inspection Report

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22 May 2012

Inspection Report

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29 November 2010

Inspection Report

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28 September 2007

Inspection Report

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03 November 2003

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

5 Evaluations

2024-04-16

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 EIF

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Requires improvement

2021-09-28

S5 Inspection EIF

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Requires improvement

2018-02-22

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2014-09-16

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2012-10-24

None EIF

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

8.7%per term

warning Above Average

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

5.8%(41 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 711 pupils. During this period, there were 62 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 8.7%, which is above the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	711	62	8.7%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	709	66	9.3%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	690	52	7.5%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	693	55	7.9%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	699	21	3.0%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	677	11	1.6%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	684	25	3.7%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	683	10	1.5%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	676	13	1.9%	4.7%	1
2021/22 (Spring term)	675	19	2.8%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	681	8	1.2%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	663	19	2.9%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	660	11	1.7%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	659	31	4.7%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	650	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	650	21	3.2%	3.2%	1
2019/20 (Autumn term)	647	28	4.3%	4.2%	1
2018/19 (Summer term)	649	9	1.4%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	648	10	1.5%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	655	7	1.1%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	653	20	3.1%	3.4%	2
2017/18 (Spring term)	648	9	1.4%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	648	14	2.2%	3.7%	1
2016/17 (Summer term)	648	9	1.4%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	644	8	1.2%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	644	5	0.8%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 53 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 25 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 18 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 13 pupils

Hearing Impairment 4 pupils

Physical Disability 3 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 2 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

72.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

74.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

29.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree20%

agree40%

disagree24%

strongly disagree10%

don't know6%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree14%

agree36%

disagree29%

strongly disagree19%

don't know3%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree31%

agree19%

disagree20%

strongly disagree16%

don't know3%

not applicable11%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes36%

no64%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree14%

agree10%

disagree24%

strongly disagree45%

dont know7%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree20%

agree51%

disagree19%

strongly disagree8%

don't know3%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree25%

agree38%

disagree24%

strongly disagree10%

don't know4%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree30%

agree43%

disagree13%

strongly disagree14%

don't know1%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree29%

agree53%

disagree11%

strongly disagree4%

don't know4%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree25%

agree44%

disagree9%

strongly disagree13%

don't know10%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree18%

agree39%

disagree19%

strongly disagree13%

don't know13%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes66%

no34%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Faith Priority (Roman Catholic)

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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