Hilltop School
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Primary & Secondary
Post 16
Special school
PUPILS
147
AGES
2 - 19
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Academy special converter

How Does The School Perform?

Ofsted
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted Inspection
(11/03/2025)
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79%
NATIONAL AVG. 93%
Happiness Rating

Ofsted Parent View

6.7:1
NATIONAL AVG. 19.9:1
Pupil/Teacher ratio
32.1%
NATIONAL AVG. 16.2%
Persistent Absence
10.9%
NATIONAL AVG. 22.8%
Pupils first language
not English
48.1%
NATIONAL AVG. 25.9%
Free school meals
Larch Road
Maltby
Rotherham
S66 8AZ
01709813386

School Description

Hilltop School develops pupils to be the best they can be. The school has high aspirations for its pupils. Developing pupils’ communication and interaction skills is an important part of the school’s work. Pupils experience lessons that prepare them well for their next steps in education and life. However, some parts of the curriculum are more embedded than others. All pupils have an education, health and care (EHC) plan. Pupils are happy in the school. They feel safe and well supported. Pupils benefit from the well-equipped school sites. They access a range of specialist resources and therapeutic interventions. These are used well to meet pupils’ individual special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Staff know individual pupils well. They model positive behaviour around school. As a result, pupils engage positively with school. If pupils become distracted, staff swiftly intervene and support them effectively. This ensures that the learning environment is calm. Pupils’ personal development is a strength of the school. The curriculum provides a range of development opportunities for pupils’ broader development. Pupils enjoy the variety of activities available to them. For example, some pupils enjoy horse riding or work with a coach to learn sports such as cricket.

Hilltop School Parent Reviews



60% Parents Recommend This School
Strongly Agree 42% Agree 37% Disagree 5% Strongly Disagree 2% Don't Know 15% {"strongly_agree"=>42, "agree"=>37, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>2, "dont_know"=>15} Figures based on 60 responses up to 24-03-2025
Strongly Agree 32% Agree 25% Disagree 23% Strongly Disagree 3% Don't Know 17% {"strongly_agree"=>32, "agree"=>25, "disagree"=>23, "strongly_disagree"=>3, "dont_know"=>17} Figures based on 60 responses up to 24-03-2025
Strongly Agree 22% Agree 33% Disagree 13% Strongly Disagree 12% Don't Know 20% {"strongly_agree"=>22, "agree"=>33, "disagree"=>13, "strongly_disagree"=>12, "dont_know"=>20} Figures based on 60 responses up to 24-03-2025
My Child Has Not Been Bullied 50% Strongly Agree 2% Agree 12% Disagree 10% Strongly Disagree 7% Don't Know 20% {"my_child_has_not_been_bullied"=>50, "strongly_agree"=>2, "agree"=>12, "disagree"=>10, "strongly_disagree"=>7, "dont_know"=>20} Figures based on 60 responses up to 24-03-2025
Strongly Agree 40% Agree 45% Disagree 12% Strongly Disagree 2% Don't Know 2% {"strongly_agree"=>40, "agree"=>45, "disagree"=>12, "strongly_disagree"=>2, "dont_know"=>2} Figures based on 60 responses up to 24-03-2025
I Have Not Raised Any Concerns 8% Strongly Agree 25% Agree 30% Disagree 25% Strongly Disagree 8% Don't Know 3% {"i_have_not_raised_any_concerns"=>8, "strongly_agree"=>25, "agree"=>30, "disagree"=>25, "strongly_disagree"=>8, "dont_know"=>3} Figures based on 60 responses up to 24-03-2025
Strongly Agree 44% Agree 27% Disagree 19% Strongly Disagree 10% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>44, "agree"=>27, "disagree"=>19, "strongly_disagree"=>10, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 59 responses up to 24-03-2025
Strongly Agree 32% Agree 35% Disagree 13% Strongly Disagree 8% Don't Know 12% {"strongly_agree"=>32, "agree"=>35, "disagree"=>13, "strongly_disagree"=>8, "dont_know"=>12} Figures based on 60 responses up to 24-03-2025
Strongly Agree 37% Agree 35% Disagree 20% Strongly Disagree 7% Don't Know 2% {"strongly_agree"=>37, "agree"=>35, "disagree"=>20, "strongly_disagree"=>7, "dont_know"=>2} Figures based on 60 responses up to 24-03-2025
Strongly Agree 38% Agree 30% Disagree 28% Strongly Disagree 3% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>38, "agree"=>30, "disagree"=>28, "strongly_disagree"=>3, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 60 responses up to 24-03-2025
Strongly Agree 30% Agree 33% Disagree 15% Strongly Disagree 7% Don't Know 15% {"strongly_agree"=>30, "agree"=>33, "disagree"=>15, "strongly_disagree"=>7, "dont_know"=>15} Figures based on 60 responses up to 24-03-2025
Strongly Agree 32% Agree 37% Disagree 18% Strongly Disagree 10% Don't Know 3% {"strongly_agree"=>32, "agree"=>37, "disagree"=>18, "strongly_disagree"=>10, "dont_know"=>3} Figures based on 60 responses up to 24-03-2025
Strongly Agree 37% Agree 27% Disagree 22% Strongly Disagree 7% Don't Know 8% {"strongly_agree"=>37, "agree"=>27, "disagree"=>22, "strongly_disagree"=>7, "dont_know"=>8} Figures based on 60 responses up to 24-03-2025
Yes 60% No 40% {"yes"=>60, "no"=>40} Figures based on 60 responses up to 24-03-2025

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