Mapledene Primary School
Birmingham, B26 3XE · Birmingham · primary school
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109th of 258 primary schools in Birmingham we can score, 291 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 6.7/10 against 1,390 of them, against 5.4/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 63.0 · 46 | 40% | 1.85 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Mapledene Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 63.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 10.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.4 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join a breakfast club and an after-school club, and Year 6 students take part in a residential trip.
Getting in
The published school roll is 293 pupils against a stated capacity of 315. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the Year 6 residential? How are places allocated if demand exceeds the 22 spare spots?
What Ofsted said about Mapledene Primary School
Overview
Mapledene Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils are happy and feel “like being part of a family.” Leaders maintain high expectations, ensuring an ambitious curriculum that supports all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Strengths
- Pupils achieve well due to a precisely organised curriculum in most subjects, with teachers using varied approaches to reinforce learning.
- The provision for reading is “very effective,” with most pupils learning to read fluently and receiving timely support if needed.
- Pupils with SEND make progress against specific targets thanks to effective identification and support from well-trained staff.
- Leaders deal with bullying effectively, and pupils understand equality and diversity through visits to places of worship and other experiences.
- Staff workload and well-being are prioritised, allowing teachers more time to focus on teaching, while parents remain “overwhelmingly positive.”
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure the curriculum is well sequenced in a small number of subjects where key knowledge is not clearly identified, causing teacher uncertainty.
- Support for early handwriting requires improvement, as teachers do not consistently address ineffective pencil grips, leading to embedded errors.
- Inexperienced governors need to develop their skills to offer appropriate challenge and fully check the impact of leaders’ actions.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff receiving regular training and knowing how to spot risks and pass on concerns promptly.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 41% |
| 2023/24 | 60% |
| 2024/25 | 63% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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