Wingfield Academy is a mainstream secondary school in Rotherham for children and young people aged 11 to 16. In January 2026, 224 of its 990 pupils (22.6%) were getting SEN support and 24 (2.4%) had an EHC plan.
- Ages 11–16
- 990 pupils
- Ofsted report card (2026)
Special educational needs here
From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state secondary schools across England and in Rotherham.
22.6% get SEN support
224 of 990 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.
Higher than the England average.
2.4% have an EHC plan
24 of 990 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.
Lower than the England average.
Most common needs
- Autism62
- Moderate learning difficulty55
- Specific learning difficulty, such as dyslexia48
- Speech, language and communication34
- Social, emotional and mental health33
Pupils by their main need, on SEN support or with an EHC plan. Needs with fewer than 5 pupils aren’t shown.
Figures show how many children the school supports, not how well. To see how it would support your child, talk to the SENCO and read its SEN information report on the school’s website.
School details
- Type
- Mainstream secondary school
- Run as
- Academy
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 990 (places for 845)
- Headteacher
- Jordon O'Neil
- Part of
- New Collaborative Learning Trust
- Free school meals
- 36.2% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Rotherham
- School reference (URN)
- 139992
How SEN support works
4 steps, from a first chat to an EHC plan
- Talk to the class teacher and the SENCO
If you’re worried about your child, ask for a meeting. Every school has a SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Your child doesn’t need a diagnosis to get help.
- SEN support
The school should work out what your child needs, agree a plan with you, put it in place and review it together, usually each term. This is called SEN support.
- An EHC needs assessment
If your child needs more help than the school can usually give, you or the school can ask Rotherham council for an EHC needs assessment. It can lead to an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan, which the council must make sure is delivered.
- Free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can help at any stage, and can come to meetings with the school with you.
Questions to ask the SENCO
10 questions to tick off as you go
Ticks stay on this device, so you can use them at the meeting.
Ofsted
Report card, June 2026: Strong standard in 5 of 6 areas
Inspected in June 2026 under Ofsted’s new report cards, which grade each area separately, from Exceptional to Urgent improvement, instead of one overall grade.
- InclusionStrong standard
- Curriculum and teachingStrong standard
- AchievementStrong standard
- Attendance and behaviourStrong standard
- Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
- Leadership and governanceStrong standard
- SafeguardingMet
Since then: School remains Good (ungraded inspection, June 2022).
Contact and getting there
Wingfield Road, Rotherham, S61 4AU
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Nearby
Specialist schools and SEN units
- Greasbrough Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 2–11 · Ofsted report card (2026) 0.5 miles
- Winterhill School Mainstream + base · Ages 11–16 · Ofsted: Good 1.2 miles
- Abbey School Special school · Ages 5–19 · Ofsted: Outstanding 1.3 miles
- Kelford School Special school · Ages 2–19 · Ofsted: Good 1.5 miles
Other mainstream schools
- Rockingham Junior and Infant School Primary · Ages 2–11 · SEN support 24.1%, EHC plans 3.2% 0.3 miles
- Roughwood Primary School Primary · Ages 2–11 · SEN support 20.2%, EHC plans 4.6% 0.5 miles
- Redscope Primary School Primary · Ages 2–11 · SEN support 37.6%, EHC plans 2.4% 0.7 miles
All mainstream schools in Rotherham SEND schools in Rotherham
Questions about Wingfield Academy
How many pupils at Wingfield Academy have special educational needs?
In the January 2026 school census, 224 of the 990 pupils (22.6%) were getting SEN support and 24 (2.4%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state secondary schools it is 14.1% and 3.5%.
What are the most common needs at Wingfield Academy?
Counting pupils on SEN support and with an EHC plan, the most common main needs are autism (62 pupils), moderate learning difficulties (55 pupils) and dyslexia and other specific learning difficulties (48 pupils).
Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at Wingfield Academy?
The SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Every school has one, and every school must publish an SEN information report on its website explaining how it supports pupils with SEND.
How do I apply for a place at Wingfield Academy?
Through Rotherham council’s school admissions, in the normal application round or during the year. If your child has an EHC plan, you don’t apply this way: you ask for the school to be named in the plan instead.
Can my child with an EHC plan go to Wingfield Academy?
You can ask for Wingfield Academy to be named in your child’s EHC plan. The council must consult the school and name it, unless it would be unsuitable for your child’s age, ability or needs, or would affect other children’s education or the efficient use of resources.
Does Wingfield Academy have an SEN unit or resourced provision?
Not according to the Department for Education’s register of schools. The nearest mainstream school with one is Greasbrough Primary School, about 0.5 miles away.
Where is Wingfield Academy?
Wingfield Road, Rotherham, S61 4AU, in Rotherham.
School data: DfE Get Information About Schools, SEN figures from DfE Special educational needs in England (the January school census), under the Open Government Licence. Postcode lookups by postcodes.io: contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right, Royal Mail data © Royal Mail copyright and database right, and National Statistics data © Crown copyright and database right. Distances are as the crow flies. Always check details and admissions with the school and your council.