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."http://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/files/2027291/urn/136301.pdf" It changed its name from Brinsworth Comprehensive School to Brinsworth Academy on 1 September 2015. 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.
Ofsted inspections Since the commencement of Ofsted inspections in September 1993, the school has undergone six inspections:
Date of inspection Outcome Reference 27 September – 1 October 1993 ??? 23–27 February 1998 Satisfactory Report 17–21 November 2003 Good Report 11 December 2007 Outstanding Report 13–14 June 2012 Good Report 21 March 2017 Good Report2 and 3 February 2022GoodReport
Headteachers Mr Richard Fone, 2008 – December 2015 Mr Barsby and Mr Riches (co-headteachers), January 2016 – September 2020 Mr Raynor, September 2020 – 2025 Mrs Thornton is current head, 2025-current
Notable pupils Howard Webb, football referee who officiated the 2010 FIFA World Cup Final Rory McArdle, professional footballer for Sheffield Wednesday, Aberdeen, Bradford City, Scunthorpe United, Exeter City and Harrogate Town
References
External links Brinsworth Academy "Brinsworth Comprehensive School", Department for Education report.