Wath Academy
School Name: Wath Academy Address: Sandygate, Wath-on-Dearne Town/City: Rotherham Postcode: S63 7NW Country: United Kingdom Telephone Number: 01709 760222 Website: www.wathacademy.com
Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18) Type: Academy sponsor led Religious Denomination: None Admissions Policy: Non-selective Established: 2019 Trust: Place Partnership - A Multi-Academy Trust Sponsor: Maltby Learning Trust
Headteacher: Mr Andrew Hopkin
Capacity: 1800
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 2104 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 117% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 25.9%
URN: 145848
DfE Number: 372/4007
UKPRN: 10067731
UPRN: 100052104885
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (E12000003)
District: Rotherham (E08000018)
Constituency: Rawmarsh and Conisbrough (E14001436)
Electoral Ward: Wath (E05013016)
Easting & Northing: 443724E, 400121N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 29' 47.83" N 1° 20' 32.04" W
Plus Code: 9C5WFMW5+J4
DfE Record: View record
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- Mr Andrew Battle - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
- Mrs Caroline Brooke - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 1 October 2025.
- Ms Sheryl Casey - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 November 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 14 November 2026.
- Mrs Jayne Dickson - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 March 2027.
- Mrs Lynn Dixon - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 November 2021 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 14 November 2025.
- Mrs Claire Garbutt - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 November 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 14 November 2029.
- Mr James Griffiths - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 October 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 23 September 2026.
- Mr James Griffiths - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 24 September 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 23 September 2030.
- Mr Richard Harrison - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 September 2028.
- Mr Andrew Hopkin - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 June 2026 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
- Mr Richard Matthews - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 March 2027.
- Mrs Nicola Parr - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 23 September 2026.
- Mrs Nicola Parr - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 9 October 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 23 September 2026.
- Mr Liam Ransome - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2020 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 May 2026.
- Mrs Lindsey Sandberg - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 December 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 14 December 2029.
- Mr Christopher Stead - Local Governor. Appointed on 28 January 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 27 January 2030.
- Mr Michael Thornton - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 May 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 7 May 2028.
- Mr Brian Tinnion - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 March 2027.