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Maltby Academy
Braithwell Road, Maltby, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S66 8AB, Rotherham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
9.2 / 100
Bottom 9%
Better than 9% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,121
Capacity
1,200
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
93%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score that places it in the top 70% of schools nationally. However, only 52% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, which may be a concern for some parents. Parent satisfaction appears low, with only 39% recommending the school, indicating a need for improvement in engaging the community.
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Last inspected: 26 April 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 42.0 | Bottom 30% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 52% | Bottom 17% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 34% | Bottom 25% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 22% | Bottom 28% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 13% | Bottom 28% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 41% | Below avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 4% | Below avg |
Based on 76 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (23 responses)
★★★★★2.4
Good range of subjects
74%
Good range of extra-curricular
57%
My child makes good progress
57%
School has high expectations
52%
My child feels safe
48%
School keeps me informed
48%
Behaviour is good
48%
Progress is communicated
48%
My child is happy
44%
I'd recommend this school
39%
School supports development
35%
School responds to concerns
17%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British91.3%
White Other3.2%
Mixed W+B African1.2%
Black African1.0%
Gypsy/Roma0.5%
Mixed Other0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Black Other0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Mixed W+Asian0.2%
Asian Other0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Indian0.2%
Other0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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53.42374, -1.20881 · S66 8AB
School details
Local authorityRotherham
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN136042
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.maltbyacademy.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Maltby Academy rated by Ofsted?
Maltby Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 April 2022.
Is Maltby Academy a good school?
Maltby Academy scores 9.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 9% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Maltby Academy?
Based on 23 Ofsted Parent View responses, Maltby Academy receives a satisfaction score of 47% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Maltby Academy in GCSEs?
Maltby Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 42.0. 52% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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