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Milton School

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Milton School

Storey Street, Swinton, Mexborough, S64 8QG

Academy special converter · Ages 4–16 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Inadequate
Jun 2022

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

1.6school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading
0.0%
Writing
0.0%
Maths
0.0%
RWM Combined
0.0%

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
1.6
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
N/A
Basics 9-5
0.0%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

1.6

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2023/24Not available46.4
2024/251.646.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2023/24Not available0.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

DfE school-level GCSE grade distribution is available from 2023/24 onwards; no data for earlier years

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
0.0%
EBacc APS
0.00
EBacc 9-5
0.0%
EBacc 9-4
0.0%
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Nearby secondary schools

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Wath Academy
2 km away · Academy sponsor led
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Rawmarsh Community School
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About Milton School

Milton School is a secondary school in Mexborough, Rotherham. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Inadequate (2022 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 1.6. The school has around 167 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Storey Street, Mexborough, S64 8QG | More schools in Rotherham

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Milton School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jun 2023 — Taking effective action towards the removal… (predecessor: Milton School)
  2. Mar 2023 — School is not taking effective action towar… (predecessor: Milton School)
  3. Jun 2022 — Inadequate
  4. Jun 2022 — Inadequate (predecessor: Milton School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Milton School

What is Milton School's Ofsted rating?
Milton School received a Inadequate rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What are Milton School's latest exam results?
Milton School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 1.6. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Milton School located?
Milton School is a secondary school in Mexborough, Rotherham (S64 8QG).
How many pupils attend Milton School?
Milton School has around 167 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Milton School with other schools?
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