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Milton School

Academy special converter · Mexborough · S64 8QG

Ages 4–16 · 179 pupils · Rotherham

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Ofsted

Inadequate

Overall absence

15.0%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Inadequate

Inspection date

2022-06-22

Category of concern

Special measures

Overall effectiveness
Inadequate
Quality of education
Inadequate
Behaviour and attitudes
Inadequate
Personal development
Inadequate
Leadership and management
Inadequate
Safeguarding effective
No

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)

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

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

Overall absence15.0%
Persistent absence (10%+)42.7%
Unauthorised4.8%
Authorised absence
10.2%
Severe absence (50%+)
8.7%
Enrolments in measure
150

Absence trend

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 fill119%

179 pupils · 150 places

Pupils on roll
179
Boys / girls
131 / 48
School capacity
150
Capacity fill
179 / 150 (119%)
Free school meals
55.9%
FSM pupils
100
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy special converter

Age range

Ages 4–16

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
Has Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: VENN ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
VENN ACADEMY TRUST
Sponsor
Venn Academy Trust
Headteacher
Mrs Nicola Witham

Location

Address
Storey Street, Swinton
Postcode
S64 8QG
Town
Mexborough
Local authority
Rotherham
District
Rotherham
Constituency
Rawmarsh and Conisbrough
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
SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty; VI - Visual Impairment; OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability; HI - Hearing Impairment; SLCN - Speech, language and Communication; ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder; SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health; MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment; PD - Physical Disability; MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty
Special classes
Has Special Classes
Resourced provision
Resourced provision
Resourced places
151 on roll / 150 capacity

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 4–16, in Mexborough, Rotherham, 179 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy, special school, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 55.9%. SEN provision includes: SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty; VI - Visual Impairment; OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability….

Open schools in Mexborough
13
Academies among open schools in Mexborough
92% (12)
Open schools in S64
13
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 MexboroughNear S64

  • Swinton Queen Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Mexborough · S64 8NE · Rotherham

    Ages 3–11

    • KS256%
    • Absence4.6%
    • FSM25.5%

    0.1 miles away

  • Brookfield Primary Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Mexborough · S64 8TQ · Rotherham

    Ages 3–11

    • KS246%
    • Absence6.7%
    • FSM34.9%

    0.4 miles away

  • Swinton Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Mexborough · S64 8JW · Rotherham

    Ages 11–18

    • Att839.6
    • P8-0.2
    • EM5+33%
    • Absence10.4%

    0.5 miles away

  • Swinton Fitzwilliam Primary School

    Ofsted: Some aspects not as strong

    Academy converter · Primary

    Mexborough · S64 8HF · Rotherham

    Ages 3–11

    • KS250%
    • Absence5.0%
    • FSM20.8%

    0.6 miles away

  • Highwoods Academy

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Academy converter · Primary

    Mexborough · S64 9ES · Doncaster

    Ages 3–11

    • KS262%
    • Absence7.5%
    • FSM50.8%

    0.9 miles away

  • Wath Victoria Primary School

    Ofsted: Needs attention

    Academy converter · Primary

    Rotherham · S63 7AD · Rotherham

    Ages 2–11

    • KS239%
    • Absence7.0%
    • FSM41.5%

    1.2 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Nicola Witham
Telephone
01709570246
Website
www.miltonschool.org.uk

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