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Mapperley Plains Primary and Nursery School
Central Avenue, Mapperley, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG3 5LD, Nottinghamshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
68.1 / 100
Top 32%
Better than 68% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
340
Capacity
315
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
108%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong parent satisfaction at 91%, this primary school offers a supportive environment for children aged 3 to 11. The school's performance in key stage 2 is notable, with 71% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 33% nationally. However, only 5% of students achieve the higher standard, indicating potential for growth in this area.
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Last inspected: 3 December 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 71% | Top 33% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 5% | Bottom 38% UK |
Parent View (135 responses)
★★★★4.1
My child is happy
96%
My child feels safe
95%
Good range of extra-curricular
93%
School keeps me informed
93%
My child makes good progress
93%
Good range of subjects
93%
I'd recommend this school
91%
Behaviour is good
89%
School has high expectations
88%
Progress is communicated
86%
School supports development
84%
School responds to concerns
63%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British69.4%
Mixed Other4.7%
Other3.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.9%
Asian Indian2.9%
Asian Chinese2.6%
Mixed W+Asian2.4%
Black Other2.1%
White Other1.8%
Mixed W+B African1.2%
Asian Other1.2%
Black African1.2%
Asian Pakistani1.2%
White Irish0.9%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Location
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52.98784, -1.11440 · NG3 5LD
School details
Local authorityNottinghamshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN122525
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Mapperley Plains Primary and Nursery School rated by Ofsted?
Mapperley Plains Primary and Nursery School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 December 2024.
Is Mapperley Plains Primary and Nursery School a good school?
Mapperley Plains Primary and Nursery School scores 68.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 32% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Mapperley Plains Primary and Nursery School?
Based on 135 Ofsted Parent View responses, Mapperley Plains Primary and Nursery School receives a satisfaction score of 83% across all parent survey questions.
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