Maltby Lilly Hall Academy is a mainstream primary school in Rotherham for children aged 2 to 11. In January 2026, 42 of its 452 pupils (9.3%) were getting SEN support and 11 (2.4%) had an EHC plan.
- Ages 2–11
- 452 pupils
- Ofsted report card (2026)
Special educational needs here
From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state primary schools across England and in Rotherham.
9.3% get SEN support
42 of 452 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.
Lower than the England average.
2.4% have an EHC plan
11 of 452 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.
Lower than the England average.
Most common needs
- Speech, language and communication22
- Autism16
- Social, emotional and mental health10
Pupils by their main need, on SEN support or with an EHC plan. Needs with fewer than 5 pupils aren’t shown.
Figures show how many children the school supports, not how well. To see how it would support your child, talk to the SENCO and read its SEN information report on the school’s website.
School details
- Type
- Mainstream primary school
- Run as
- Academy
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 452 (places for 496)
- Headteacher
- Mr David Horrigan (Principal)
- Part of
- Place Partnership - A Multi-Academy Trust
- Free school meals
- 13.8% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Rotherham
- School reference (URN)
- 141729
How SEN support works
4 steps, from a first chat to an EHC plan
- Talk to the class teacher and the SENCO
If you’re worried about your child, ask for a meeting. Every school has a SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Your child doesn’t need a diagnosis to get help.
- SEN support
The school should work out what your child needs, agree a plan with you, put it in place and review it together, usually each term. This is called SEN support.
- An EHC needs assessment
If your child needs more help than the school can usually give, you or the school can ask Rotherham council for an EHC needs assessment. It can lead to an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan, which the council must make sure is delivered.
- Free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can help at any stage, and can come to meetings with the school with you.
Questions to ask the SENCO
10 questions to tick off as you go
Ticks stay on this device, so you can use them at the meeting.
Ofsted
Report card, April 2026: Strong standard in 5 of 7 areas
Inspected in April 2026 under Ofsted’s new report cards, which grade each area separately, from Exceptional to Urgent improvement, instead of one overall grade.
- InclusionStrong standard
- Curriculum and teachingStrong standard
- AchievementExpected standard
- Attendance and behaviourStrong standard
- Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
- Early yearsStrong standard
- Leadership and governanceStrong standard
- SafeguardingMet
Contact and getting there
Cliff Hill, Maltby, Rotherham, S66 8AU
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Nearby
Specialist schools and SEN units
- Hilltop School Special school · Ages 2–19 · Ofsted: Good 0.3 miles
- Abbeywood School Independent · Ages 5–18 · Ofsted: Good 1.1 miles
- Bramley Grange Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 · Ofsted report card (2026) 1.9 miles
- Wickersley School and Sports College Mainstream + base · Ages 11–18 · Ofsted: Good 2.3 miles
Other mainstream schools
- Maltby Redwood Academy Primary · Ages 3–11 · SEN support 18.8%, EHC plans 5% 0.4 miles
- Maltby Academy Secondary · Ages 11–19 · SEN support 19.7%, EHC plans 4.5% 0.4 miles
- Maltby Manor Academy Primary · Ages 3–11 · SEN support 11.6%, EHC plans 5.2% 0.5 miles
All mainstream schools in Rotherham SEND schools in Rotherham
Questions about Maltby Lilly Hall Academy
How many pupils at Maltby Lilly Hall Academy have special educational needs?
In the January 2026 school census, 42 of the 452 pupils (9.3%) were getting SEN support and 11 (2.4%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state primary schools it is 15.4% and 4.1%.
What are the most common needs at Maltby Lilly Hall Academy?
Counting pupils on SEN support and with an EHC plan, the most common main needs are speech, language and communication needs (22 pupils), autism (16 pupils) and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs (10 pupils).
Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at Maltby Lilly Hall Academy?
The SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Every school has one, and every school must publish an SEN information report on its website explaining how it supports pupils with SEND.
How do I apply for a place at Maltby Lilly Hall Academy?
Through Rotherham council’s school admissions, in the normal application round or during the year. If your child has an EHC plan, you don’t apply this way: you ask for the school to be named in the plan instead.
Can my child with an EHC plan go to Maltby Lilly Hall Academy?
You can ask for Maltby Lilly Hall Academy to be named in your child’s EHC plan. The council must consult the school and name it, unless it would be unsuitable for your child’s age, ability or needs, or would affect other children’s education or the efficient use of resources.
Does Maltby Lilly Hall Academy have an SEN unit or resourced provision?
Not according to the Department for Education’s register of schools. The nearest mainstream school with one is Bramley Grange Primary School, about 1.9 miles away.
Where is Maltby Lilly Hall Academy?
Cliff Hill, Maltby, Rotherham, S66 8AU, in Rotherham.
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