Brinsworth Academy

Academy in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, England

Brinsworth Academy (formerly Brinsworth Comprehensive School) is a mixed secondary school and sixth form located in Brinsworth, South Yorkshire, England.

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]

Ofsted inspections

Since the commencement of Ofsted inspections in September 1993, the school has undergone six inspections:

Headteachers

• Mr Richard Fone, 2008 – December 2015^[2]
• Mr Barsby and Mr Riches (co-headteachers), January 2016 – ^[2]
• Mr Raynor is current head, September 2020 – Present

Notable pupils

• Howard Webb, football referee who officiated the 2010 FIFA World Cup Final^[3]
• Rory McArdle, professional footballer for Sheffield Wednesday, Aberdeen, Bradford City, Scunthorpe United, Exeter City and Harrogate Town

References

1. "http://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/files/2027291/urn/136301.pdf^{[permanent dead link]}"
2. "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 23 September 2015. Retrieved 26 August 2015.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
3. "Howard Webb: Man in the middle with an MBE". Yorkshire Post. 14 January 2011. Retrieved 14 February 2022.

External links

• Brinsworth Academy
• "Brinsworth Comprehensive School", Department for Education report.