Maltby Academy

About Maltby Academy

Maltby Academy, a mixed secondary school in Rotherham for pupils aged 11 to 19, was rated Good in its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2022, a rating it has held consistently across both its graded inspections. The most telling academic metric for the school is its Progress 8 score of -0.13, which places it in the 'Average' banding nationally. This means that, on average, pupils achieve slightly below the expected level of progress across eight key subjects when compared with their peers nationally. However, it is worth noting that this score is marginally better than the Rotherham local authority average of -0.15, and the school ranks 8th out of 16 similar schools in the area. The picture is nuanced, though; while progress in English (-0.07) and open subjects (0.1) is close to or above average, progress in maths (-0.51) is a notable area of weakness.

At Key Stage 4, 54.8% of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in both English and maths, with 35.6% reaching the higher grade 5 threshold. The average Attainment 8 score per pupil was 44, and just 5.1% entered the English Baccalaureate, a figure well below the national average. For the sixth form, which is rated Good by Ofsted, the picture is more mixed. The average points per entry was 28.66, equivalent to a grade C, and the best three A-levels averaged a grade C as well. However, the value-added score for the sixth form was -0.46, which Ofsted bands as 'Below average', suggesting students make less progress here than similar students nationally. The school's ranking nationally for Progress 8 places it in the bottom 50% of all schools, at the 58.7th percentile.

Maltby Academy is a large school with 1,121 pupils on roll, operating close to its capacity of 1,200. It was oversubscribed for the 2025/26 academic year, receiving 189 applications for 163 places, with 157 first-preference offers made. The school offers a wide range of facilities including science labs, art studios, tennis courts, a gymnasium, and a dedicated sixth form centre. Its SEND provisions are comprehensive, covering ten categories including Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Speech, Language & Communication needs, and Social, Emotional & Mental Health support. Parent View responses, based on 23 respondents, show a divided picture: only 39% would recommend the school, and while 48% agreed their child has a good range of subjects, concerns were raised about how concerns are dealt with and SEND support. This school may suit families who value a large, inclusive secondary with a strong sixth form and a broad extracurricular programme, but who are aware of the mixed academic progress data and the significant parental feedback on support and communication.

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