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Maltby Academy

Academy sponsor led · Rotherham · S66 8AB

Ages 11–19 · 1,096 pupils · Rotherham

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Ofsted

Needs attention

Attainment 8

44.0

Overall absence

10.6%

Admissions demand

0.98 · Balanced demand

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Needs attention

Inspection date

2026-04-28

  • AchievementNeeds attention
  • Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
  • InclusionStrong standard
  • Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
  • Leadership and governanceExpected standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

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

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8-0.13
−20+2
Attainment 844.0
English & maths grade 5+36%
English & maths grade 4+55%
EBacc entry12%

EBacc APS: 3.6

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

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

Overall absence10.6%
Persistent absence (10%+)33.3%
Unauthorised6.2%
Authorised absence
4.4%
Severe absence (50%+)
3.7%
Enrolments in measure
1,004

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for secondary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

0.98 · Balanced demand

1st preferences

196

Places offered

201

1st-preference offers

195

Total preferences (any rank)
253
Preferred offers (top 3)
201
Applications from outside LA
12
Offers to outside-LA applicants
7
Admissions policy (GIAS)
Non-selective

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill91%

1,096 pupils · 1,200 places

Pupils on roll
1,096
Boys / girls
511 / 585
School capacity
1,200
Capacity fill
1,096 / 1,200 (91%)
Free school meals
35.9%
FSM pupils
342
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy sponsor led

Age range

Ages 11–19

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

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

School characteristics

Governance
Academy trust: MALTBY LEARNING TRUST
Academy trust
MALTBY LEARNING TRUST
Sponsor
Maltby Learning Trust
Headteacher
Mr Richard Wood

Location

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

Local context

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

Mixed academy sponsor led (secondary), Ages 11–19, in Rotherham, Rotherham, 1,096 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 35.9%.

Open schools in Rotherham
102
Secondary schools in Rotherham
14
Academies among open schools in Rotherham
77% (79)
Open schools in S66
19
Secondary in S66
2
Open schools in Rotherham LA
128
Secondary in Rotherham LA
16

Nearby secondary 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 Manor Academy

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Rotherham · S66 8JN · Rotherham

    Ages 3–11

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

    0.3 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

  • Hilltop School

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Academy special converter

    Rotherham · S66 8AZ · Rotherham

    Ages 2–19

    • KS20%
    • Absence12.8%
    • FSM49.7%

    0.7 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

    0.7 miles away

  • Maltby Redwood Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Rotherham · S66 8DL · Rotherham

    Ages 3–11

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

    0.8 miles away

  • Abbeywood School

    Other independent special school

    Rotherham · S66 8QN · Rotherham

    Ages 5–18

    • Att819.9
    • EM5+0%

    1.5 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Richard Wood
Telephone
01709812864
Website
www.maltbyacademy.com

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