Mapplewell Primary School
Barnsley, S75 6BB · Barnsley · primary school
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11th of 72 primary schools in Barnsley we can score, 77 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 8.3/10 against 4,259 of them, against 8.2/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 76.0 · 80 | 40% | 3.19 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 16.0 · 85 | 25% | 2.13 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Mapplewell Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 76.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 16.0%, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (8.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.2 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2024.
Beyond the classroom
A breakfast club is available for pupils.
Getting in
The published school roll is 343 pupils against a stated capacity of 270. 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
What specific support is provided to pupils who have not yet reached the expected standard in core subjects? How does the breakfast club integrate with the wider morning routine for families?
What Ofsted said about Mapplewell Primary School
Overview
Mapplewell Primary School is judged as ‘Good’ across all inspection categories, with ‘Outstanding’ provision in the early years. The report describes a school where pupils are proud, attend regularly, and enjoy learning within a supportive community that values personal development and citizenship.
Strengths
- The early years provision is ‘highly effective’, ensuring children make a ‘very strong start’ to their education with robust language and mathematical foundations.
- A ‘high-quality curriculum’ is carefully sequenced, allowing pupils to build knowledge over time, supported by strategies like ‘Fast four’ exercises to aid retention.
- Reading is a high priority; staff consistently teach phonics, and most pupils read books ‘matched well to their phonics knowledge’, fostering fluency and a love of reading.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are ‘well supported by skilled and caring adults’ who adapt teaching to ensure access to the same curriculum as their peers.
- Staff benefit from workload reduction strategies and professional development, creating a culture where they are ‘proud to work at the school’.
Areas to improve
- The school does not routinely check if actions taken to improve the school are having the intended impact, meaning opportunities to further raise standards are missed.
- During unstructured times, some pupils need reminders to manage their behaviour so it does not become ‘overly competitive’.
- A small number of parents feel that the ways in which the school communicates with them could be improved.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with pupils feeling safe and confident that staff will help them straight away if they have a concern.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 80% |
| 2023/24 | 78% |
| 2024/25 | 76% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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