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The Maple School
Langdale Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 4RR, Blackpool
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
1.0 / 100
Bottom 1%
Better than 1% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Inadequate
Pupils
40
Capacity
48
Ages
10–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
83%
Summary
Parents should be aware that this school has received an Inadequate rating from Ofsted, indicating significant areas for improvement. With a very small student population of just 40, the school has reported low academic performance, with an Attainment 8 score of 1.1 and no students achieving a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths. These factors suggest a challenging environment for academic growth.
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Last inspected: 30 November 2022Quality Of Education: InadequatePersonal Development: InadequateBehaviour & Attitudes: InadequateLeadership & Management: Inadequate
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 1.1 | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 0% | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British90.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.5%
Mixed Other2.5%
White Other2.5%
Other2.5%
Location
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53.80038, -3.00801 · FY4 4RR
School details
Local authorityBlackpool
RegionNorth West
URN151301
School typeFree schools special
Websitewww.themapleschool.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is The Maple School rated by Ofsted?
The Maple School was rated "Inadequate" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 30 November 2022.
Is The Maple School a good school?
The Maple School scores 1.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 1% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at The Maple School in GCSEs?
The Maple School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 1.1. 0% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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