Brinsworth Academy

About Brinsworth Academy

Brinsworth Academy is an academy converter in Rotherham, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,384 pupils on roll. It is part of NEW COLLABORATIVE LEARNING TRUST. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 46 (2025/26). 34.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 18.3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Rotherham →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–18

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,384 / 1,487 (93%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Brinsworth Road, Rotherham, Rotherham, S60 5EJ

Phone

01709828383

Headteacher

Hannah Thornton

Website

http://www.brinsworthacademy.org.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Brinsworth Academy?

Brinsworth Academy is an academy converter in Rotherham, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

How many pupils does Brinsworth Academy have?

Brinsworth Academy has 1,384 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Brinsworth Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Brinsworth Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 46 in 2025/26.

Is Brinsworth Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Brinsworth Academy is part of NEW COLLABORATIVE LEARNING TRUST.

Where is Brinsworth Academy?

Brinsworth Academy is located at Brinsworth Road, Rotherham, Rotherham, S60 5EJ.