Maltby Redwood Academy
About Maltby Redwood Academy
Maltby Redwood Academy is a mixed state primary in Rotherham with a published capacity of 240 pupils, but currently has 200 on roll, leaving a notable 40 spare places. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 20.1 per cent, which is above the national average for primary schools and suggests the school serves a community with above-average levels of disadvantage. Despite this headroom in capacity, the school was oversubscribed for the 2025/26 intake, receiving 41 applications for 21 places, with all 21 first-preference applicants offered a spot. That oversubscription ratio of 1.95 indicates strong local demand, even though the school is not yet full across all year groups. The school has a nursery provision, so families with younger children can join from age three. Its religious character is listed as ‘does not apply’, making it a fully non-denominational option in the area.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
16 Mar 2022Source: Ofsted, 18 May 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:55 – 15:15
Breakfast club
08:00-08:35
After-school care
15:00-18:00
Source: maltbyredwood.com. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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