The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity.
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 46.6 vs national 43.8)
- The school is at capacity (106% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
46.6
2.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
50%
8.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
37%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.26
Band 4Source: 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
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
80%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
10%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 154 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 89 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,041
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 21.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- Trust
- PATHFINDER MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Rob Williams (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Middlecave Road, Malton, North Yorkshire, YO17 7NH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Malton School a selective school?
No. Malton School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Malton School?
Malton School currently has 1,041 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Malton School take?
Malton School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Malton School?
Malton School is in Malton, YO17 7NH, in the North Yorkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Malton School have a sixth form?
Yes, Malton School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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