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Mapplewell Primary School

Barnsley, S75 6BBPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2024
KS2 Results
78%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.3×
Oversubscribed
58 1st-choice / 45 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#1852 of 13,686 nationally

About Mapplewell Primary School

Mapplewell Primary School is significantly oversubscribed, a clear signal of its popularity among local families. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 122 applications for just 45 places, with 58 families listing it as their first preference. This demand is understandable given the school’s capacity: it currently accommodates 348 pupils against a stated capacity of 270, meaning it is operating well above its official limit. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 12.3%, which is below the national average for primary schools and suggests a relatively affluent local intake. The school is a mixed, non-denominational state primary for children aged 3 to 11, with nursery provision on site. Samuel Garrood is the headteacher, and the school sits within the Barnsley local authority in Yorkshire and the Humber.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressGreenside Avenue, Barnsley, Barnsley, S75 6BB
HeadteacherSamuel Garrood
Local AuthorityBarnsley
Number of Pupils348
Free School Meals (FSM)12.3%
School Capacity348 / 270 (129% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

27 Feb 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 17 Apr 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Dining HallOutdoor PlaygroundForest SchoolSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

DanceRoundersFootballGymnasticsCricketSwimmingNetball

Clubs & Activities

DramaEco ClubScience Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:45-08:55

Source: mapplewellprimary.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Mapplewell Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.