Wales High School is a comprehensive school, admitting boys and girls of all abilities from 11 to 19 years of age. The current roll is 1,545, including 312 Sixth Form students. The school has a Year 7 admission limit of 248 pupils.

Situated on the edge of the villages of Wales and Kiveton Park, the School serves a wide community. Pupils attend from the villages of Anston, Harthill, Kiveton Park, Thorpe Salvin, Thurcroft, Todwick, Wales and Woodall. Children from other villages and beyond the Rotherham boundary have also chosen to attend Wales High School. The school‘s success, combined with good transport facilities, adds to its attraction.

All pupils are encouraged to achieve their full potential and high standards are maintained throughout the school. The school has a successful academic record and is concerned for the personal development of all pupils.