Mapperley CofE Controlled Primary School
Ilkeston, DE7 6BT · Derbyshire · primary school
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233rd of 263 primary schools in Derbyshire we can score, 354 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 the 3,087 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.7/10 among them, against 2.2/10 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 | 56.0 · 30 | 62% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 38% | 0.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Mapperley CofE Controlled Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 56.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The proportion reaching the higher standard was 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.7 out of 10 among them, against 2.2 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in football, running, multi-sports, Forest School, and swimming, alongside a School Council and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 53 pupils against a stated capacity of 56. 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 core subjects? What specific activities are included in the Forest School sessions? How does the school manage the transition for children moving into Year 6?
What Ofsted said about Mapperley CofE Controlled Primary School
Overview
Pupils are described as "happy and safe" within a "nurturing environment" characterised by "kind and caring staff". The school delivers a "broad and ambitious curriculum" with "high expectations" that pupils "rise eagerly to the challenge", resulting in secure knowledge acquisition and positive attitudes towards learning.
Strengths
- Staff "know all of the pupils and their families very well", fostering strong relationships and a sense of community.
- Reading is a "top priority", with an "expertly" delivered phonics programme ensuring pupils become "confident, fluent readers".
- The curriculum is "well sequenced", allowing pupils to build on prior knowledge as subjects become more complex.
- Pupils engage enthusiastically in a "wide range of activities", including sports, music, and outdoor woodland experiences.
- Staff "swiftly and accurately identify" pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, providing tailored support so they can "flourish alongside their peers".
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure "effective routines for assessing pupils’ learning" are applied consistently across all subjects to identify and correct misconceptions quickly.
- Leaders need to establish "consistently robust systems" to evaluate the impact of the curriculum, ensuring they have a "clear-enough understanding" of where further improvements are required.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective".
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 78% |
| 2023/24 | 57% |
| 2024/25 | 56% |
| 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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