Compare Maltings Academy and New Rickstones Academy

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Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

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Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of secondary schools: Maltings Academy (Secondary) in Witham; New Rickstones Academy (Secondary) in Witham — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Maltings Academy and New Rickstones Academy. They are secondary phase and academy sponsor led type located around Witham, Essex. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (New Rickstones Academy), published Jun 2018. The lowest is 3 (Maltings Academy), published Dec 2023. The most recent inspection on record is for Maltings Academy (Dec 2023). average roll around ≈ 1,000, combined total ≈ 2,050, typical FSM 25–30%, range 20–25%–25–30%; all within the LIFT SCHOOLS trust.

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Attribute	Maltings Academy CM8 1EP	New Rickstones Academy CM8 2SD
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy sponsor led	Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location	Witham Essex CM8 1EP	Witham Essex CM8 2SD
Latest Ofsted	3 7 Dec 2023	2 20 Jun 2018
Ofsted report	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 850 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	20–25% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	25–30% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	1100	1100
Capacity utilisation	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	LIFT SCHOOLS	LIFT SCHOOLS
Website	www.maltingsacademy.org	www.newrickstonesacademy.org
Telephone	01376512911	01376515756
SEN provision	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile

Maltings Academy

CM8 1EP

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Witham
Essex
CM8 1EP
Ofsted: 3 7 Dec 2023
Pupils: ≈ 850 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 20–25% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: LIFT SCHOOLS
Website: www.maltingsacademy.org
Telephone: 01376512911

New Rickstones Academy

CM8 2SD

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Witham
Essex
CM8 2SD
Ofsted: 2 20 Jun 2018
Pupils: ≈ 1,200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 25–30% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: LIFT SCHOOLS
Website: www.newrickstonesacademy.org
Telephone: 01376515756

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.

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