Maltings Academy

A requires improvement academy sponsor led school in Essex. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Maltings Academy.

Witham, CM81EP Ofsted: Requires Improvement Age 11-16 Mixed intake
Back to School Search

Performance Score

Overall school rating

46

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
40.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: -0.64
English & Maths grade 4+ %
53.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 59.1%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Requires Improvement

How we weight each phase

Tap to toggle

Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Requires Improvement
Overall effectiveness
Requires Improvement
Last inspected
19 September 2023
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Requires Improvement
Personal development
Requires Improvement
Leadership & management
Requires Improvement
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Spinks Lane
Witham, CM81EP

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
135653
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Address
Spinks Lane, Witham, CM8 1EP
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
LIFT SCHOOLS
Capacity
1,100 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
891
Free School Meals
24.5% (218 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.6% (32 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
87.2%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
35.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
25 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
148
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
891 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Providing an excellent education for every child, in every classroom, every day."

Ambition Pride Resilience Respect

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Lift Maltings. Ms Abbott-Jones, Principal, describes the school's commitment to providing an excellent education for every child in every classroom, every day.

Facilities

activity studios classrooms conference room dining hall drama studio large grass field main hall/theatre performing arts studio hair salon sports hall

SEND Provision

Main categories of SEND: Communication and Interaction; Cognition and Learning; Social, Mental and Emotional Health; Sensory and/or Physical Needs. Areas of need include Cognition and learning support; Social, emotional and mental health support; Communication and interaction support; Sensory and physical support.

Admissions Criteria

Lift Maltings uses Essex Local Authority coordinated admissions. Applications for places should be submitted via the home local authority using the Common Application Form. Online applications via the local authority's admissions website are encouraged. Waiting lists are ranked by distance. Year 7 admissions open in September with a closing date of 31 October; National Offer Day falls in March. Open Evening is held in early October. Appeals process requires written submission within 20 school days.

Other Secondary Schools in Essex

Compare with nearby schools