Brinsworth Academy
Academy in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, England
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Brinsworth Academy (formerly Brinsworth Comprehensive School) is a mixed secondary school and sixth form located in Brinsworth, South Yorkshire, England.
| Brinsworth Academy | |
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Brinsworth Road , , S60 5EJ England 53°24′11″N 1°22′41″W | |
| Information | |
| Type | Academy |
| Motto | Achieving Excellence |
Local authority | Rotherham |
| Trust | New Collaborative Learning Trust |
| 136301 Tables | |
| Ofsted | Reports |
Chair of Governors | A Buckley |
Principal | Hannah Thornton |
| Gender | Coeducational |
| Age | 11 to 18 |
| Enrolment | 1,349 |
| Capacity | 1,487 |
| Former name | Brinsworth Comprehensive School (until 2015) |
| Website | https://www.brinsworthacademy.org.uk/ |
History
As Brinsworth Comprehensive School it was previously awarded specialist Science College status. The school became an academy in October 2010.[1] It changed its name from Brinsworth Comprehensive School to Brinsworth Academy on 1 September 2015.[2] Initially, the school was part of LEAP Multi Academy Trust with Dinnington High School. On 1 April 2024, LEAP merged with New Collaborative Learning Trust, making Brinsworth Academy part of the enlarged trust.[3]
Ofsted inspections
Since the commencement of Ofsted inspections in September 1993, the school has undergone six inspections:
| Date of inspection | Outcome | Reference |
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| 27 September – 1 October 1993 | ??? | |
| 23–27 February 1998 | Satisfactory | Report |
| 17–21 November 2003 | Good | Report |
| 11 December 2007 | Outstanding | Report[permanent dead link] |
| 13–14 June 2012 | Good | Report[permanent dead link] |
| 21 March 2017 | Good | Report[permanent dead link] |
| 2 and 3 February 2022 | Good | Report |
Headteachers
Notable pupils
- Howard Webb, football referee who officiated the 2010 FIFA World Cup Final[4]
- Rory McArdle, professional footballer for Sheffield Wednesday, Aberdeen, Bradford City, Scunthorpe United, Exeter City and Harrogate Town