The short version
Average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 42.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is nearly full at 93% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
42.0
1.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
34%
7.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
22%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.96
Band 5Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
87%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
76%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
6%
Employment
Directly into work
5%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
10%
Based on 183 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 18 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
29% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 108 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,121
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 32.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Rotherham
- Trust
- MALTBY LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mr Richard Wood (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Braithwell Road, Maltby, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S66 8AB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Maltby Academy a selective school?
No. Maltby Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Maltby Academy's Ofsted rating?
Maltby Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Maltby Academy?
Maltby Academy currently has 1,121 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Maltby Academy take?
Maltby Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Maltby Academy?
Maltby Academy is in Rotherham, S66 8AB, in the Rotherham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Maltby Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Maltby Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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