Hilltop School
URN: 142795 • Rotherham S66 8AZ
Overview
- Name
- Hilltop School
- URN
- 142795
- Type
- Academy special converter
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- NEXUS MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 54.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sam MacDonald (since 2025) , Acting Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01709813386
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Larch Road, Rotherham S66 8AZ
Summary
Hilltop School is a designated special day school located in Rotherham, catering to students aged 2 to 19 with severe and profound and/or multiple learning difficulties. The school operates across two sites: the Maltby site for Early Years, primary, and Key Stage 3, and the Forest View site for Key Stage 4 and post-16 education. Hilltop School is committed to providing personalised learning pathways tailored to the unique needs of each student.
The school fosters a supportive and nurturing environment, emphasising teamwork, care, and empathy. Staff are trained to address the physical, medical, social, emotional, and educational needs of students, with strong links to various therapeutic agencies. Facilities include a Hydrotherapy Swimming Pool, sensory rooms, and a Forest School area, enhancing the learning experience.
As part of the Nexus Multi Academy Trust, Hilltop School aims to empower students to become independent and valued individuals. The school encourages open communication with families and offers regular opportunities for prospective students and their families to visit and learn more about the school's offerings.
The school fosters a supportive and nurturing environment, emphasising teamwork, care, and empathy. Staff are trained to address the physical, medical, social, emotional, and educational needs of students, with strong links to various therapeutic agencies. Facilities include a Hydrotherapy Swimming Pool, sensory rooms, and a Forest School area, enhancing the learning experience.
As part of the Nexus Multi Academy Trust, Hilltop School aims to empower students to become independent and valued individuals. The school encourages open communication with families and offers regular opportunities for prospective students and their families to visit and learn more about the school's offerings.
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Nearby alternatives
- Abbey School (72.4)
- The Rowan Centre (62.7)
- The Willows School (61.2)
- Abbey School (60.2)
- Hilltop School (60.2)
Key details
- LA
- Rotherham
- Age range
- 2 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- NEXUS MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 164
- Pupils
- 183
- Boys
- 144
- Girls
- 39
- FSM %
- 44.80
- Open date
- 2016-06-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-05-03
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- South Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 183 | 144 | 39 | 164 | 44.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 147 | 117 | 30 | 164 | 43.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 132 | 109 | 23 | 103 | 41.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 132 | 109 | 23 | 103 | 41.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 134 | 108 | 26 | 103 | 31.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 127 | 96 | 31 | 103 | 34.00 |
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