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
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.
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.
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Nearby alternatives
- Gawber Primary School (74.4)
- Birkwood Primary School (70.8)
- High View Primary Learning Centre (70.2)
- Hoyland Common Primary School (70.2)
- Cherry Dale Primary School (69.3)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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