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Mapplewells Primary and Nursery School
Henning Lane, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 1HU, Nottinghamshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
98.3 / 100
Top 2%
Better than 98% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
346
Capacity
315
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
110%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a LocaleIQ score that ranks in the top 2% of schools, this primary school demonstrates exceptional performance, particularly with 89% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2. Parent satisfaction is also notable, with 83% expressing they would recommend the school. However, only 16% of students achieved the higher standard in KS2, indicating room for improvement in stretching more able learners.
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Last inspected: 28 January 2025Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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%. | 89% | Top 3% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 16% | Top 15% UK |
Parent View (58 responses)
★★★★★3.9
My child feels safe
97%
My child is happy
95%
My child makes good progress
93%
School has high expectations
93%
School keeps me informed
91%
Good range of subjects
91%
Good range of extra-curricular
86%
I'd recommend this school
83%
School supports development
79%
Behaviour is good
76%
Progress is communicated
76%
School responds to concerns
41%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British88.2%
White Other4.9%
Mixed Other2.3%
Asian Chinese0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Black African0.6%
Mixed W+Asian0.3%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
Black Other0.3%
Asian Indian0.3%
Other0.3%
Location
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53.11892, -1.28548 · NG17 1HU
School details
Local authorityNottinghamshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN144322
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.mapplewellsprimary.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Mapplewells Primary and Nursery School rated by Ofsted?
Mapplewells Primary and Nursery School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 January 2025.
Is Mapplewells Primary and Nursery School a good school?
Mapplewells Primary and Nursery School scores 98.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 2% 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 Mapplewells Primary and Nursery School?
Based on 58 Ofsted Parent View responses, Mapplewells Primary and Nursery School receives a satisfaction score of 77% across all parent survey questions.
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