Rotherham has 8 special schools with a published Ofsted grade. At their latest inspection 1 was outstanding or exceptional and 86% good or better, against 90% of special schools across England. The most recent was inspected on 26 Oct 2026. Source: Ofsted inspection reports (Open Government Licence v3).
- 1 outstanding or exceptional
- 5 good, strong or expected
- 1 requires improvement or needs attention
- 0 inadequate or urgent improvement
| Special schools | Latest grade | Inspected | Postcode area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey School | Outstanding | 10 May 2019 | S61 |
| Abbeywood School | Good | 16 Nov 2023 | S66 |
| Hilltop School | Good | 3 May 2019 | S66 |
| Kelford School | Good | 19 Mar 2019 | S61 |
| Milton School | Strong | 14 Jul 2026 | S64 |
| ROTHERHAM OPPORTUNITIES COLLEGE | Good | 28 Feb 2025 | S65 |
| The Willows School | Needs attention | 25 Nov 2025 | S66 |
| Elements Academy | No grade | 26 Oct 2026 | S25 |