Mapplewell Primary School

URN: 131949 • Barnsley S75 6BB

Overview

Name
Mapplewell Primary School
URN
131949
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Outstanding
Ranking score
75.5 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Gail Padfield (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
Website
Address
Greenside Avenue, Barnsley S75 6BB

Summary

Mapplewell Primary School is a community school located in Barnsley, serving a mixed-gender population of 328 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 270. The school is dedicated to fostering a kind, respectful, and happy community, with a strong emphasis on resilience and independence among its students. The vision of the school is to inspire pupils as they transition from primary education, preparing them to contribute positively to the wider world.

The school values underpin its ethos, guiding the educational approach and interactions within the school community. Mapplewell Primary School is committed to providing a supportive environment where every child can thrive. The school offers a range of resources, including remote learning options, to ensure that all families have access to educational support.

Parents interested in enrolling their children in the Nursery or Reception classes for the 2025/26 academic year can find more information on the school’s website. For inquiries, the school can be contacted via phone or email, ensuring open communication with families.

Key details

LA
Barnsley
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
270
Pupils
328
Boys
161
Girls
167
FSM %
11.50
Open date
1999-09-01
Close date
2020-01-31
Last Ofsted
2012-10-11
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
South Yorkshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 328 161 167 270 11.50
2024-09-11 328 161 167 270 11.50
2023-09-11 328 161 167 270 11.50
2022-09-11 328 161 167 270 11.50
2021-09-11 328 161 167 270 11.50
2020-09-11 328 161 167 270 11.50

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