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Wath Academy

Sandygate, Rotherham, S63 7NW
Part of: MALTBY LEARNING TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Wath Academy
Rotherham, S63 7NW
2,031 Pupils
1,800 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
26.80% FSM %
1,006 Boys
1,025 Girls
About Wath Academy

Wath Academy is a Secondary Academies serving Rotherham and the surrounding area in Rotherham with a Does not apply character. The school for pupils aged 11–18 is part of the Yorkshire and the Humber region.

It has 2,031 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,800. Current headteacher: Liam Ransome.

Information on Wath Academy is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy sponsor led
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Rotherham
Region Yorkshire and the Humber
Administrative District Rotherham
Parliamentary Constituency Rawmarsh and Conisbrough
Ward Wath
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor MALTBY LEARNING TRUST
Opened 01-04-2019
UKPRN 10067731
URN 145848
Data Last Updated 17-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Nicola Parr Chair of Local Governing Body 09/10/2023 31/08/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Caroline Brooke Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free School 01/10/2025 — N/A
Mr Andrew Battle Local Governor 01/09/2024 31/08/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Sheryl Casey Local Governor 15/11/2022 14/11/2026 Elected by school staff
Mrs Jayne Dickson Local Governor 01/04/2023 31/03/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Lynn Dixon Local Governor 15/11/2021 14/11/2025 Elected by parents
Mrs Claire Garbutt Local Governor 15/11/2025 14/11/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr James Griffiths Local Governor 21/10/2024 20/10/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Richard Harrison Local Governor 18/09/2024 17/09/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Richard Matthews Local Governor 01/04/2023 31/03/2027 Elected by school staff
Mrs Nicola Parr Local Governor 01/09/2023 31/08/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Liam Ransome Local Governor 01/09/2020 31/08/2027 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Schools Nearby
Wath Central Primary School
0.49 km • Rotherham
Other
Our Lady and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
0.54 km • Rotherham
Other
Saint Pius X Catholic High School A Specialist School in Humanities
0.57 km • Rotherham
Other
Wath Victoria Primary School
0.85 km • Rotherham
Other
Wath Church of England Primary School
1.15 km • Rotherham
Other
Swinton Fitzwilliam Primary School
1.58 km • Mexborough
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Wath Academy is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Rotherham, Rotherham.
Wath Academy has 2,031 pupils, with a capacity of 1,800.
Wath Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at Wath Academy is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Wath Academy is Mr Liam Ransome.
Wath Academy is at Sandygate, Wath-on-Dearne, Rotherham, S63 7NW, in the Rotherham local authority, Yorkshire and the Humber.
Sixth form at Wath Academy: Has a sixth form.
Wath Academy is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Liam Ransome
Sandygate, Wath-on-Dearne, Rotherham, S63 7NW
01709760222
www.wathacademy.com
Location
S63 7NW  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 145848
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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