Maltby Academy facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Maltby Academy |
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Braithwell Road
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England
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| Coordinates | 53°25′26″N 1°12′31″W / 53.42376°N 1.20868°W |
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| Type | Academy |
| Motto | Exceptional experiences. Successful lives. |
| Established | 1931 |
| Founder | David Sutton |
| Local authority | Rotherham |
| Department for Education URN | 136042 Tables |
| Ofsted | Reports |
| Principal | Richard Wood |
| Gender | Coeducational |
| Age | 11 to 18 |
| Enrolment | 1,123 |
| Capacity | 1,250 |
| Houses | Barts, Bede, Rolleston, York |
| Colour(s) | Barts – Green, Bede – Blue, Rolleston – Red, York – Yellow |
| Former names | Maltby Grammar School (1931–1967) Maltby Comprehensive School (1967–2008) Maltby Community School – Specialising in Business and Enterprise (2008–2009) |
| Academy colours | Blue and Teal |
| Trust | Maltby Learning Trust |
Maltby Academy is a school in the town of Maltby in South Yorkshire, England. It is an academy school, which means it is funded by the government but run by a trust.
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About Maltby Academy
Maltby Academy has a special section for older students called a sixth form. The school is located on Braithwell Road, near the A631 road. It became an academy in January 2010.
In 2014, the school finished a large building project. This project cost £10.9 million. New buildings were added, some old ones were taken down, and others were updated. The old clock tower is still standing. In 2022, the Maltby Learning Trust received £4.5 million from the government. This money was for fixing up the old Maltby Grammar School building, which had been empty since 2014.
School History
Maltby Grammar School opened in 1931. It was built on the site of Rolleston Hall. Sir Percy Jackson officially opened it on April 16, 1932. The school's motto was 'Per Laborem Ad Honorem', which means 'Through Work to Honour'.
Maltby Hall Secondary Modern School was on Braithwell Road. It joined with the grammar school in 1967. This happened when the school became a comprehensive school.
Becoming a Comprehensive School
New buildings were added in the 1960s to get the school ready. It became Maltby Comprehensive School. Alan Bullock, a leader from the University of Oxford, officially opened it on October 7, 1967. The school fully became a comprehensive school by 1974. This was after all the students from the old grammar school system had left.
Academy Status
The school became a sponsored academy in January 2010. This change happened after several years of the school not performing as well as expected. At first, an education technology company called U-Explore sponsored the school. However, their involvement ended in 2014. The school then became part of the Maltby Learning Trust.
Student Performance
Maltby Academy's GCSE results are generally similar to other schools in the Rotherham area. These results are often below the average for England. However, they are comparable to many nearby schools. A-level results are also below the England average but are typical for schools in Rotherham.
Maltby Learning Trust
Maltby Academy is part of a group of schools called the 'Maltby Learning Trust'. Other schools in this trust include Sir Thomas Wharton Academy and Wath Academy. Several primary schools are also part of the trust.
Maltby Academy also has a joint Sixth Form. It is called 'The Sixth Form Partnership between Maltby Academy and Sir Thomas Wharton Academy'. This means students from both academies can study together for their A-levels.
School Inspections
The school has been inspected many times by Ofsted. Ofsted checks how well schools are doing. Here are some of the inspection results:
| Date of inspection | Outcome |
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| 9–13 October 2000 | Good |
| 13–14 March 2008 | Satisfactory |
| 30–31 May 2012 | Good |
| 14 March 2017 | Good |
| 26 April 2022 | Good |
School Leaders
The first Headmaster of Maltby Grammar School was Gerald Rush. He retired before it became a comprehensive school. Mr Arthur Dodman was the second headmaster.
Here is a list of the school's leaders:
- Mr Gerald Rush, 1931–1961
- Mr Arthur Dodman, 1961-1968
- Mr David Sutton, September 2007 – 2017 (his role changed to 'Principal' in 2010)
- Mrs Rachel Nash, 2017–2018
- Mr Chris Eccles, 2018 – June 2019 (acting principal)
- Mr Richard Wood, June 2019–present
Famous Former Students
Many people who went to Maltby Academy or its earlier versions have become well-known.
From Maltby Grammar School
- David Anderson – A politician who was a Member of Parliament (MP).
- John Jacobs OBE – A famous golfer.
- Paul Clayton - An actor.
- Graham Kirkham, Baron Kirkham – The person who started the furniture company dfs.
- Air Vice-Marshal Gordon Young CBE – A high-ranking officer in the Royal Air Force.
From Maltby Hall Secondary Modern School
- Kevin Barron – A politician who was a Member of Parliament (MP).
- Fred Trueman – A very famous English cricketer.
From Maltby Academy
- Liam Kirk - A professional ice hockey player.
- Fran Kitching - An English football player.
