Mapperley Plains Primary and Nursery School
Nottingham, NG3 5LD · Nottinghamshire · primary school
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87th of 229 primary schools in Nottinghamshire we can score, 286 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 2,795 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.6/10 among them, against 5.7/10 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 | 71.0 · 68 | 62% | 4.19 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 38% | 1.54 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Mapperley Plains Primary and Nursery School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 71.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 5.0%, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.6 out of 10 among them, against 5.7 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 347 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
Since the similar-intake comparison shows a lower position than the national average, what specific support is provided to help pupils reach the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about Mapperley Plains Primary and Nursery School
Overview
Pupils are described as happy and thriving, benefiting from a school culture underpinned by the values of ‘be kind, be curious and be my best’. The inspection found that most pupils achieve well, supported by a ‘broad and ambitious’ curriculum and positive relationships with staff. Leaders manage the school effectively, ensuring staff workload and well-being are considered while maintaining high expectations for pupil outcomes.
Strengths
- The curriculum is ‘broad and ambitious’, with clear knowledge, skills, and vocabulary targets from Nursery onwards that help teachers deliver lessons effectively.
- Reading is a priority; staff are trained in phonics, and pupils read books ‘matched well to the sounds that they know’, leading to improved fluency.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are accurately identified and receive effective support to ‘access the curriculum and achieve well’.
- Personal development is strong, with pupils demonstrating an ‘impressive understanding of fundamental British values and equality’ and knowing how to keep themselves safe.
- Staff appreciate how leaders consider their workload and well-being, creating a positive environment where staff are ‘proud to work at the school’.
Areas to improve
- In a minority of classes, teachers have not ensured that classroom routines are well established, meaning some pupils do not settle down to learning promptly.
- Some pupils do not behave sensibly at playtimes or lunchtimes and do not use play equipment appropriately.
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 | 82% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 71% |
| 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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