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Saint Pius X Catholic High School A Specialist School in Humanities
Wath Wood Road, Wath-upon-Dearne, Rotherham S63 7PQ
Saint Pius X Catholic High School A Specialist School in Humanities is a non-selective, Roman Catholic secondary school maintained by the local authority (Rotherham). It has about 680 boys and girls aged between 11 and 16. In September 2021 the school was rated ‘Requires Improvement’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Environment. Relative weaknesses include Admissions and Finances.
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Environment: Above average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very low, while crime is roughly average.
Attendance: About average. Pupil absence rates are quite high and the incidence of persistent absence is roughly average.
Attainment: Below average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Progress: Below average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix is out of balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is in balance with the local community. Show details
Finances: Below average. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Disadvantaged pupils: Below average. Progress up to age 16 is about average. Destinations at 16 are poor. There is no information for students aged 16-18.
Destinations: Poor. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is very low. Show details
Admissions: Poor. The occupancy rate is very high and the offer rate is very low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Sixth form: There is no sixth form at this school.

Schools often provide or emphasise different subjects, especially in fields such as languages and the arts. The charts below show the relative popularities of exam subjects commonly sat at this school.
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Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
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