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Schools in Malton

A town in North Yorkshire

  • Town
  • 6 schools and nurseries
  • 1,397 pupils

In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, more than across England. Results at 11 are close to England, and results at 16 were above England in 2026. Attendance is close to the England figure.

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

Malton at a glance

Ahead of England on primary inspections

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

DfE and Ofsted data, 2014 to 2026How we work this out
  • Schools and nurseries62 primary · 1 secondary · 3 nurseries
  • Primaries Good or better100%England 95%
  • Met the standard at 1165%England 62%
  • Grade 5 in English and maths55%Attainment 8 49.1, England 46.2
  • Free school meals, primary22%A sign of family income
  • Missed a lot of school19%England 18%
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in Malton

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 Malton primary schools

Top Primary Schools in Malton

2 mainstream schools in Malton, best first

St Mary's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy

Malton, YO17 7DB · Academy · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good or better

Results above the England average.

42 first choices, 30 offers made

Met the standard at 1165%

England 62%

Days missed
3.5%
Pupils
225
Pupils per teacher
27.9
View school St Mary's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy

Malton Primary Academy

Malton, YO17 7DB · Academy · Primary · Ages 2 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good in every area

Results close to the England average.

15 first choices, 22 offers made

Met the standard at 1164%

England 62%

Days missed
5.8%
Pupils
173
Pupils per teacher
16.2
View school Malton Primary Academy

Top Secondary Schools in Malton

1 mainstream schools in Malton, best first

Malton School

Malton, YO17 7NH · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Good

Results above the England average.

165 first choices, 155 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1649.1

England 46.2

Days missed
7.9%
Pupils
999
Pupils per teacher
16.8
View school Malton School

Nurseries in Malton

3 in Malton, highest Ofsted grade first

Sixth Forms in Malton

1 in Malton, by the school's Eduscope score

Malton School

Malton, YO17 7NH · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Good

Results above the England average.

165 first choices, 155 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1649.1

England 46.2

Days missed
7.9%
Pupils
999
Pupils per teacher
16.8
View school Malton School
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Every school in Malton, on one map

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St Mary's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy, Good or betterMalton Primary Academy, Good in every areaMalton School, GoodStarchild Nurseries Malton, GoodHouse MartinsFirestation Pre-School, Good
  • Good3
  • 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.

By age

What's on offer for each age

Pick a stage to see every Malton school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.

More ways to narrow it down

Here's how Malton's schools break down by type, faith and more.

Postcodes

Browse Malton by postcode

Some areas, like parts of a bigger town, are easiest to find by postcode.

Malton vs England

How good are Malton'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 Malton

MaltonEngland

  • Primaries rated Good or Outstanding

    Latest Ofsted grade.

    100%

    England 95%

    Above England

  • Secondaries rated Good or Outstanding

    1 of the 1 with a grade.

    100%

    England 93%

    Above England

  • Met the expected standard at 11

    Reading, writing and maths.

    65%

    England 62%

    Close to England

  • Grade 5 or above in English and maths

    At GCSE.

    55%

  • Pupils who miss a lot of school

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

    19%

    England 18%

    Close to England

  • Primary pupils on free school meals

    A sign of family income, not of school quality.

    22%

Ofsted grades

Latest graded inspection for the 1 school that has one.

100%

Good or Outstanding

  • Outstanding0
  • Good1
  • Requires improvement0
  • Inadequate0

How it has changed

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

Met the expected standard at 11
Covid gap40%60%80%20182019202320242025
65% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).
Grade 5 or above in English and maths
Covid gap30%50%70%2018201920222023202420252026
55% in 2026.
Pupils who miss a lot of school
Covid gap0%15%30%20142015201620172018201920212022202320242025
19% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
Living here

What it's like for families

Malton has 6 schools and nurseries.

There are 14% more pupils than in 2018, but numbers have fallen since 2025.

22% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.

Pupil numbers

Pupils in Malton's state schools each January.

Up 14% since 2018. More children can mean popular schools fill up faster.

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.

Malton22%

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 Malton

How many schools are in Malton?

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

What are the best schools in Malton?

The highest-ranked schools in Malton on Eduscope are St Mary's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy, Malton School, Malton Primary 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 Malton are rated Good or Outstanding?

100% of inspected schools in Malton hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is above the England average of 94.8%. This includes 0 schools rated Outstanding and 1 rated Good.

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

Across primary schools in Malton, 65% 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 Malton?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Malton is 17.8:1. 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 Malton schools?

The persistent absence rate across schools in Malton is 19.0%. 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 Malton?

There are 1,397 pupils enrolled across schools in Malton, with 398 in primary and 999 in secondary. 20.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

How do I choose the right school in Malton?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 6 schools in Malton 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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