Skip to content
A free, independent guide for parents — updated each admissions cycle. 26,506 schools · England & Wales
catchment.school

Hilltop School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Hilltop School is a academy special converter not applicable school in Rotherham , serving pupils aged 2–19, with 183 pupils, and a capacity of 164 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

2–19

Age range

183

Pupils

164

Capacity

112%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2013

Hilltop School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Hilltop School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Rotherham. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Currently oversubscribed: 183 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 164 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

Not getting a place? Learn how to appeal a school place →

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Rotherham before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Rotherham catchment area documents →

Hilltop School — School Information

Full address
Larch Road, Maltby, Rotherham, S66 8AZ
Local authority
Rotherham
School type
Academy special converter
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
2–19 years
Free school meals
44.8% of pupils
DfE URN
142795

Other Not applicable Schools in Rotherham

If Hilltop School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Rotherham are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Hilltop School

Is Hilltop School oversubscribed?

Yes — Hilltop School currently has 183 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 164 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Hilltop School?

Admission to Hilltop School is managed by Rotherham. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Hilltop School cover?

Hilltop School is a not applicable school in Rotherham, serving pupils aged 2–19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Hilltop School?

Hilltop School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.