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Hilltop School

Larch Road, Maltby, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S66 8AZ, Rotherham


LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
34.0 / 100
Bottom 34%
Better than 34% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
183
Capacity
164
Ages
219
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
112%
Summary

With a Good rating from Ofsted, the school demonstrates a solid foundation for quality education. However, it's important to note that there are currently no students achieving expected levels in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, which may raise concerns for parents focused on academic outcomes. Parent satisfaction is moderate, with 60% of respondents recommending the school, indicating there may be areas for improvement in the overall experience.

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Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 9 January 2013Older inspection ⓘ
Leadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published
MetricValuevs UK
Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%.0%No UK data
Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%.0%No UK data
Parent View (60 responses)
3.1
Bullying is dealt withParent View publishes % who disagree that bullying is dealt with — lower is better. Bar shows room for improvement (100% − disagree).
13% disagree
School keeps me informed
85%
My child is happy
78%
My child makes good progress
72%
Good range of extra-curricular
68%
Progress is communicated
68%
School has high expectations
67%
Good range of subjects
63%
School supports development
63%
I'd recommend this school
60%
My child feels safe
57%
School responds to concerns
55%
Behaviour is good
55%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British79.8%
Black African3.3%
Asian Pakistani3.3%
White Other2.2%
Mixed W+B African1.6%
Asian Indian1.6%
Other1.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Asian Chinese1.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.5%
Black Other0.5%
Mixed Other0.5%
White Irish0.5%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Location
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53.42726, -1.22384 · S66 8AZ

School details
Local authorityRotherham
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN142795
School typeAcademy special converter

Frequently asked questions
What is Hilltop School rated by Ofsted?

Hilltop School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 9 January 2013.

Is Hilltop School a good school?

Hilltop School scores 34.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 34% 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 Hilltop School?

Based on 60 Ofsted Parent View responses, Hilltop School receives a satisfaction score of 62% across all parent survey questions.

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