Mapledown School
Claremont Road, Cricklewood, London, NW2 1TROpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Mapledown School is a special school in Barnet for ages 11 to 19. It is one of the 170 schools in Barnet. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 20 November 2013, report published 12 December 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 28 November 2023
Pupils are happy to attend this welcoming and friendly school. They feel safe and they like their lessons. The school expects all pupils to do their best and to work hard. At times, pupils need extra help and support to stay focused and achieve their best. Adults provide this support in a calm and nurturing way, allowing pupils time and space to be as independent as possible, and to concentrate on their work. The school's top priority is developing pupils' communication. This is threaded through the curriculum at every stage. Leaders and staff have put in place a curriculum that meets the needs of all pupils. It is highly personalised because every pupil has unique learning needs. Parents and carers have a say in what their child will focus on in school, and they appreciate this. As well as academic learning, pupils learn how to develop their social and emotional skills and to do things for themselves. The curriculum teaches pupils how to communicate their feelings, including if they are unhappy or worried about anything. Pupils said that the school creates a culture where kindness is the norm, and bullying is not tolerated. School staff are expert in noticing if a pupil needs extra help, and leaders follow any concerns up quickly.
Pupil numbers and mix
114 pupils on roll, with places for 90
Schools near Mapledown School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kisharon School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 0% met the expected standard |
| Woodfield School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Mapesbury School | 2 miles | Report card: Expected standard | Not published |
| Oak Lodge School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Not published |
| The Avenue School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 0% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community special school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Gender
- Mixed
- Headteacher
- Mrs Sandra Chaaya
- Phone
- 02084554111
- Address
- Claremont Road, Cricklewood, London, NW2 1TR
- Local authority
- Barnet
- URN
- 101397
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.