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Malton School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

person Mr Rob Williams (Headteacher)

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location_onMalton, YO17 7NH

language Visit Website phone 01653692828

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2023

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Students

999

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Attainment 8

49.1

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GCSE Rank

#18 in North Yorkshire

#1,286 of 4,024 nationally

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Malton School is a Academy converter secondary school in Malton, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted. Demand is above capacity (1.1×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

Malton School is an academy converter in Malton, North Yorkshire, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of PATHFINDER MULTI ACADEMY TRUST. The school has approximately 999 pupils on roll, of whom 20% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2026, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 49.1, placing the school #18 in North Yorkshire and #1,286 of 4,024 nationally. 54.50% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 19.2% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 20 A-level subjects. 46.6% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 18.6% at A*–A. 43.2% of sixth-form leavers progressed directly to higher education. A-level value added: -0.26 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2023. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.1× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 16.8:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 2 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 2.7 per 1,000 pupils per term.

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Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2026

Attainment 8 Score

49.1

across 8 GCSE slots

Grade 5+ E&M

54.50%

Grade 4+ E&M

72.40%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)19.2%

5+ GCSEs (4+ incl. E&M)67.60%

Triple Science Entry42.80%

EBacc Slot Score15.3 / 30

2025

Attainment 8 Score

46.6

across 8 GCSE slots

Grade 5+ E&M

50.30%

Grade 4+ E&M

74.80%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)19.6%

Entering EBacc36.50%

EBacc APS4.25

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)81%

Apprenticeships10%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

-0.26

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

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Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*4.0%

Achieving A*–A18.6%

Achieving A*–B46.6%

VA Banding Below average

Retention rate95.9%

A-level subjects offered20

2024

Post-18 Destinations 88.1% sustained

school Higher Education (University) 43.2%

handshake Apprenticeships 13.6%

work Employment 30.5%

Not sustained / NEET9.3%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results & 16-19 Destination Measures

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Ranking History & Trajectory

National & Local Authority position based on DfE performance data · Methodology

Year	Secondary Overall (Nat)	LA Rank	GCSE Attainment	Progress 8 Rank	A-Level VA	Top-Third Uni	Overall Uni (HE)
2026	#1,791 / 4,024	#25	#1,286	#1	—	—	#2,003
2025	#1,335 / 3,948	#19	#1,665	#1	#1,931	—	#2,003
2024	—	—	—	—	—	—	#2,003

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

08 May 2024

Inspection Report

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Inspection Report

Inspection History

2 Evaluations

2023-12-13

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

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2015-10-06

None EIF

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

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Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

2.9%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

1.9%(20 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

1pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,041 pupils. During this period, there were 30 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 2.9%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,041	30	2.9%	7.3%	1
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,049	26	2.5%	7.8%	1
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,062	29	2.7%	8.2%	1

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 32 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 25 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 15 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 12 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 12 pupils

Physical Disability 3 pupils

Hearing Impairment 2 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

Overall, how do parents view this school?

0%Positive

My child is happy at this school.

80%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

80%Positive

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When bullying took place, the school dealt with it quickly and effectively.

strongly agree50%

disagree50%

not applicable80%

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree30%

agree50%

disagree10%

strongly disagree10%

When the school makes decisions it has the child's best interests at heart.

strongly agree50%

agree30%

disagree10%

strongly disagree10%

The school gives my child the right support to enable them to learn well.

strongly agree30%

agree40%

disagree10%

strongly disagree20%

The school communicates well with me about the things I need to know.

strongly agree40%

agree40%

disagree10%

strongly disagree10%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly.

strongly agree30%

agree30%

disagree10%

strongly disagree20%

not applicable10%

Does your child have Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND)?

yes40%

no60%

My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree25%

disagree25%

strongly disagree50%

Would you recommend this school to another parent?

yes80%

no20%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ranking History & Trajectory

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

Overall, how do parents view this school?

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

When bullying took place, the school dealt with it quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

When the school makes decisions it has the child's best interests at heart.

The school gives my child the right support to enable them to learn well.

The school communicates well with me about the things I need to know.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly.

Does your child have Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND)?

My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

Would you recommend this school to another parent?

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

Top Secondary Schools in North Yorkshire

Ripon Grammar School

Skipton Girls' High School

Ermysted's Grammar School

St Aidan's Church of England High School

St Francis Xavier School - a Joint Catholic and Church of England Voluntary Academy

Harrogate Grammar School