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Hilltop School

Academy special converter · Rotherham · S66 8AZ

Ages 2–19 · 180 pupils · Rotherham

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Ofsted

Standards maintained

Overall absence

12.8%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Standards maintained

Inspection date

2025-04-30

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)0%
Higher standard (RWM)0%

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence12.8%
Persistent absence (10%+)46.2%
Unauthorised1.1%
Authorised absence
11.8%
Severe absence (50%+)
6.1%
Enrolments in measure
132

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill110%

180 pupils · 164 places

Pupils on roll
180
Boys / girls
141 / 39
School capacity
164
Capacity fill
180 / 164 (110%)
Free school meals
49.7%
FSM pupils
77
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy special converter

Age range

Ages 2–19

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

4 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
Has Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: NEXUS MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
NEXUS MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Sponsor
Nexus Multi Academy Trust
Headteacher
Mr Sam MacDonald

Location

Address
Larch Road, Maltby
Postcode
S66 8AZ
Town
Rotherham
County
South Yorkshire
Local authority
Rotherham
District
Rotherham
Constituency
Rother Valley
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

SEN & specialist provision

As recorded in GIAS — provision detail, not an Ofsted judgement.

SEN types
SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty
Special classes
Has Special Classes

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy special converter, Ages 2–19, in Rotherham, Rotherham, 180 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, sixth form, academy, special school. Free school meals: 49.7%. SEN provision includes: SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty.

Open schools in Rotherham
102
Academies among open schools in Rotherham
77% (79)
Open schools in S66
19
Open schools in Rotherham LA
128

Nearby schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in RotherhamNear S66

  • Maltby Redwood Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Rotherham · S66 8DL · Rotherham

    Ages 3–11

    • KS255%
    • Absence5.3%
    • FSM19.6%
    • Demand1.00

    0.1 miles away

  • Maltby Lilly Hall Academy

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Academy converter · Primary

    Rotherham · S66 8AU · Rotherham

    Ages 2–11

    • KS268%
    • Absence5.4%
    • FSM13.8%
    • Demand1.00

    0.3 miles away

  • Maltby Academy

    Ofsted: Needs attention

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Rotherham · S66 8AB · Rotherham

    Ages 11–19

    • Att844.0
    • P8-0.1
    • EM5+36%
    • Absence10.6%

    0.7 miles away

  • Maltby Manor Academy

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Rotherham · S66 8JN · Rotherham

    Ages 3–11

    • KS247%
    • Absence7.2%
    • FSM37.0%
    • Demand1.00

    0.8 miles away

  • Abbeywood School

    Other independent special school

    Rotherham · S66 8QN · Rotherham

    Ages 5–18

    • Att819.9
    • EM5+0%

    0.9 miles away

  • Crags Community School

    Ofsted: Requires improvement

    Academy converter · Primary

    Rotherham · S66 7QJ · Rotherham

    Ages 2–11

    • KS251%
    • Absence7.8%
    • FSM65.4%
    • Demand1.00

    1.4 miles away

  • Bramley Grange Primary School

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Academy converter · Primary

    Rotherham · S66 2SY · Rotherham

    Ages 3–11

    • KS281%
    • Absence4.9%
    • FSM16.6%
    • Demand1.00

    1.6 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Sam MacDonald
Telephone
01709813386
Website
https://www.maltbyhilltop.org/

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