Maltby Academy vs Wickersley School and Sports College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 4.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Maltby Academy
Rotherham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,096 students
Wickersley School and Sports College
Rotherham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,984 students
| Measure | Maltby Academy Rotherham, Yorkshire and the Humber | Wickersley School and Sports College Rotherham, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 31 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #260 of 366 | #72 of 366 |
| National rank | #2921 of 4,090 | #990 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,096 | 1,984 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,096 | 1,984 |
| Free school meals | 35.9% | 18.8% |
| Capacity filled | 91.3% | 87% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 42.0 | 49.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 33.9% | 55.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 51.9% | 71.6% |
| EBacc average points | 3.57 | 4.41 |
| A level points per entry | 26.2 | 36.7 |
| town | Rotherham | Rotherham |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.maltbyacademy.com | www.wickersley.net |
The verdict
- •Wickersley School and Sports College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.8 vs 30.8).
- •Wickersley School and Sports College is the larger school with 1,984 students compared with 1,096.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Maltby Academy better than Wickersley School and Sports College?
On the Success Index (England), Wickersley School and Sports College ranks higher (70.8 vs 30.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Maltby Academy and Wickersley School and Sports College?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Rotherham and Rotherham in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Maltby Academy: 1,096. Wickersley School and Sports College: 1,984. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Maltby Academy and Wickersley School and Sports College rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Maltby Academy is 260th of 366 and Wickersley School and Sports College is 72nd of 366 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).