Mapplewells Primary and Nursery School
Sutton-in-Ashfield, NG17 1HU · Nottinghamshire · primary school
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5th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 9.4/10 against 4,294 of them, against 9.2/10 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 | 89.0 · 97 | 62% | 5.96 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 16.0 · 85 | 38% | 3.28 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Mapplewells Primary and Nursery School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 89.0% 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 (9.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Glee Club, play tennis, attend The Big Sing & Dance, and use the breakfast club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 340 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
What specific support is available for pupils aiming for the higher standard? How is the breakfast club integrated into the morning routine?
What Ofsted said about Mapplewells Primary and Nursery School
Overview
Pupils are described as happy, proud ‘Mapplewellians’ who are “highly motivated, enthusiastic learners” achieving “consistently high academic standards.” The school provides a “rich, ambitious curriculum” that is “equally strong in all subjects” and accessible to all, including disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), who “achieve exceptionally well.”
Strengths
- The curriculum is built around four ‘MOVE’ principles, ensuring “secure knowledge and skills” from Nursery to Year 6.
- Staff possess “strong subject knowledge” and design “interesting and challenging activities” that engage pupils and address misunderstandings promptly.
- Reading is prioritised as “the gateway to the curriculum,” with a systematic phonics approach helping pupils become “fluent, confident readers.”
- Behaviour is “excellent,” with pupils treating one another with “kindness and respect” and maintaining “typically very low” absence rates.
- Personal development is fostered through the ‘Learning for Life’ curriculum and leadership roles, helping pupils develop as “thoughtful, well-informed young citizens.”
Areas to improve
The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
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 | 90% |
| 2023/24 | 89% |
| 2024/25 | 89% |
| 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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