Hilltop School

A good academy special converter school in Rotherham. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Hilltop School.

Rotherham, S668AZ Ofsted: Good Age 2-19 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

75

/ 100

Special weighted harmonic mean of 1 indicators

Indicators used for Special schools

Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 100.0%
Raw: Good

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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

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
9 January 2013
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Larch Road
Maltby
Rotherham, S668AZ

Location

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Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
142795
Type
Academy special converter
Phase
Special
Address
Larch Road, Maltby, Rotherham, S66 8AZ
Age range
2-19
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
NEXUS MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
164 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
147
Free School Meals
48.1% (71 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
100.0% (147 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
87.2%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
46.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
4 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
8
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
147 pupils
2-19

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

TEAM WORK CARE EMPATHY INDEPENDENT CHILD CENTRED VALUED HAPPY

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome message from Executive Headteacher Sam MacDonald describing Hilltop as a designated 2-19 special day school across two sites (Maltby and Forest View, Rawmarsh) with a personalised education and care approach, strong collaboration with families and multidisciplinary teams, and Hilltop’s role within the Nexus Multi Academy Trust. The message emphasizes aspiration, partnership with parents, and helping each child reach their full potential.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Social clubs

Facilities

Hydrotherapy Swimming Pool Sensory Rooms Forest School Area Two full size Trampolines for Rebound Therapy Sessions

Admissions Criteria

Hilltop School has an agreed admission number of 164 pupils/students and will admit a pupil who has been formally assessed as having a severe or complex learning difficulty and where the school is named in their Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP). The age range is 2–19 years.

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