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Mapplewell Primary School
Greenside Avenue, Staincross, Barnsley S75 6BB
Mapplewell Primary School is an academy. It has about 340 boys and girls aged between 3 and 11. In February 2024 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted. The present school opened in 2020.
Particular strengths include Attainment, Attendance, Progress and Environment. Relative weaknesses include Admissions and Representation.
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Attainment: Excellent. Maths, reading and GPS (grammar, punctuation and spelling) attainment are all excellent. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Attendance: Above average. Pupil absence rates are quite low and the incidence of persistent absence is very low.
Progress: Above average. Progress in maths is above average, in reading it is above average and in writing it is about average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For actual grades, see Attainment.)
Environment: About average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are quite low, while crime is quite high.
Disadvantaged pupils: About average. Progress in maths is above average. Progress in reading is above average. Progress in writing is poor.
Finances: About average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Representation: Out of balance. The socio-economic mix is out of balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Admissions: Poor. The occupancy rate is very high and the offer rate is very low.
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