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Schools in Maltby

A town in Rotherham

  • Town
  • 10 schools and nurseries
  • 2,837 pupils

In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, fewer than across England. Results at 11 are below England, and results at 16 were below England in 2026. Missing school is a bigger problem than across England.

Three children with backpacks crossing a street
A red-brick school building under a blue sky

Maltby at a glance

Behind England on primary inspections

How Maltby's schools compare with England, area by area.

DfE and Ofsted data, 2014 to 2026How we work this out
  • Schools and nurseries105 primary · 1 secondary · 3 nurseries
  • Primaries Good or better75%England 96%
  • Met the standard at 1146%England 62%
  • Grade 5 in English and maths39%Attainment 8 39.8, England 46.2
  • Free school meals, primary34%A sign of family income
  • Missed a lot of school27%England 18%
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in Maltby

Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.

All Maltby primary schools

Top Primary Schools in Maltby

5 mainstream schools in Maltby, best first

Maltby Lilly Hall Academy

Rotherham, S66 8AU · Academy · Primary · Ages 2 to 11

  • Ofsted:Expected standard or better

Results below the England average.

63 first choices, 60 offers made

Met the standard at 1157%

England 62%

Days missed
4.9%
Pupils
452
Pupils per teacher
26.1
View school Maltby Lilly Hall Academy

Maltby Redwood Academy

Rotherham, S66 8DL · Academy · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results close to the England average.

25 first choices, 27 offers made

Met the standard at 1164%

England 62%

Days missed
5.4%
Pupils
202
Pupils per teacher
22.3
View school Maltby Redwood Academy

Maltby Manor Academy

Rotherham, S66 8JN · Academy · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well below the England average.

45 first choices, 45 offers made

Met the standard at 1152%

England 62%

Days missed
7.6%
Pupils
362
Pupils per teacher
20.5
View school Maltby Manor Academy

Top Secondary Schools in Maltby

1 mainstream schools in Maltby, best first

Maltby Academy

Rotherham, S66 8AB · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19

  • Ofsted:Needs attention in 1 area

Results below the England average.

167 first choices, 175 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1639.8

England 46.2

Days missed
10.2%
Pupils
1,096
Pupils per teacher
18.1
View school Maltby Academy

Nurseries in Maltby

3 in Maltby, highest Ofsted grade first

Sixth Forms in Maltby

2 in Maltby, by the school's Eduscope score

Maltby Academy

Rotherham, S66 8AB · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19

  • Ofsted:Needs attention in 1 area

Results below the England average.

167 first choices, 175 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1639.8

England 46.2

Days missed
10.2%
Pupils
1,096
Pupils per teacher
18.1
View school Maltby Academy

Hilltop School

Rotherham, S66 8AZ · Academy · All-through · Ages 2 to 19

  • Ofsted:Good

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
11.9%
Pupils
180
Pupils per teacher
6.3
View school Hilltop School

Special Schools in Maltby

1 in Maltby. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Hilltop School

Rotherham, S66 8AZ · Academy · All-through · Ages 2 to 19

  • Ofsted:Good

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
11.9%
Pupils
180
Pupils per teacher
6.3
View school Hilltop School
The map

Every school in Maltby, on one map

Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.

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Maltby Academy, Needs attention in 1 areaSt Mary's Catholic Primary School (Maltby), GoodMaltby Redwood Academy, GoodMaltby Manor Academy, GoodMaltby Lilly Hall Academy, Expected standard or betterHilltop School, GoodCrags Community School, Requires improvementLime Tree Early Years Centre, GoodOnce Upon A Time Nursery, GoodAll Children Great and Small Maltby, Expected standard or better
  • Good6
  • Requires improvement1
  • Not graded yet3
Before you apply

Apply through the council where you live

Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.

Postcodes

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Maltby vs England

How good are Maltby's schools?

Inspections, exam results and attendance, next to the figure for England where we have it.

Worked out by Eduscope from each school's published figures. Not an official statistic for this town.

Numbers that sum up Maltby

MaltbyEngland

  • Primaries rated Good or Outstanding

    Latest Ofsted grade, 4 primaries with one.

    75%

    England 96%

    Below England

  • Met the expected standard at 11

    Reading, writing and maths.

    46%

    England 62%

    Below England

  • Grade 5 or above in English and maths

    At GCSE.

    39%

  • Pupils who miss a lot of school

    Missed 1 in 10 days or more. Lower is better.

    27%

    England 18%

    Worse than England

  • Primary pupils on free school meals

    A sign of family income, not of school quality.

    34%

Ofsted grades

Latest graded inspection for the 5 schools that have one.

80%

Good or Outstanding

  • Outstanding0
  • Good4
  • Requires improvement1
  • Inadequate0

How it has changed

Maltby in blue. There were no tests in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid.

Met the expected standard at 11
Covid gap40%55%70%20182019202320242025
46% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).
Grade 5 or above in English and maths
Covid gap20%35%50%2018201920222023202420252026
39% in 2026.
Pupils who miss a lot of school
Covid gap0%20%40%20142015201620172018201920212022202320242025
27% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
Living here

What it's like for families

Maltby has 10 schools and nurseries.

There are 2% fewer pupils than in 2018.

34% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.

Pupil numbers

Pupils in Maltby's state schools each January.

Down 2% since 2018.

Free school meals

Out of every 10 primary pupils, how many get free school meals. It's a sign of family income, not of school quality.

Maltby34%

Dates to know

Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.

  • 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
  • 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
  • 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
  • 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.

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Questions

Questions parents ask about Maltby

How many schools are in Maltby?

Maltby has 10 schools, including 6 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 3 nurseries, 1 special school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in Maltby?

The highest-ranked schools in Maltby on Eduscope are Maltby Lilly Hall Academy, Maltby Redwood Academy, Maltby Academy. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.

What percentage of schools in Maltby are rated Good or Outstanding?

80% of inspected schools in Maltby hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is below the England average of 94.8%. This includes 0 schools rated Outstanding and 4 rated Good.

How do primary schools in Maltby perform at Key Stage 2?

Across primary schools in Maltby, 46% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.

What is the average pupil-teacher ratio in Maltby?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Maltby is 18.0:1. While not a direct measure of class size, this indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil. Across England it is 17.9:1.

What is the persistent absence rate in Maltby schools?

The persistent absence rate across schools in Maltby is 26.8%. A pupil is classed as persistently absent if they miss 10% or more of school sessions. Across England it is 18.1%.

How many pupils attend schools in Maltby?

There are 2,837 pupils enrolled across schools in Maltby, with 1,561 in primary and 1,276 in secondary. 33.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

How do I choose the right school in Maltby?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 10 schools in Maltby by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.

Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.

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