Mapperley Plains Primary and Nursery School
Central Avenue, Mapperley, Nottingham, NG3 5LDOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Mapperley Plains Primary and Nursery School is a primary school in Nottingham for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 364 schools in Nottinghamshire. It ranks 75th of 186 primary schools in Nottingham. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in December 2024, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 3 December 2024, report published 23 January 2025
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 3 December 2024
Pupils are happy and enjoy learning at this school. The school has high expectations of what pupils can achieve. Most pupils achieve well. As one parent, typical of many, commented, 'My children are extremely happy at school and are thriving.' The school's values of 'be kind, be curious and be my best' underpin all that the school does. These support pupils in understanding how they should behave and learn. Pupils enjoy being rewarded for demonstrating these values. Most pupils have excellent attitudes to learning. There are positive relationships between staff and pupils. Pupils know they have staff they can talk to if they have any concerns. Children in the early years foundation stage (EYFS) learn in a secure and nurturing environment. Pupils have many opportunities to develop their talents and interests. They enjoy attending choir, as well as languages, knitting and sports clubs. Pupils relish taking on leadership responsibilities at school. They are proud to be food ambassadors, play detectives, diversity champions, house captains and on the school council. The school also organises trips and visits that enhance the curriculum. For example, children in the Reception Year recently enjoyed a trip on a vintage bus to learn about the local area.
What the school should improve
- In a minority of classes, teachers have not ensured that classroom routines are well established. This means that some pupils do not settle down to learning promptly and, as a result, they do not learn as well as they could. The school should ensure that teachers establish clear routines that pupils understand so they learn in an orderly and calm environment.
- Some pupils do not behave sensibly at playtimes or lunchtimes. They do not use play equipment sensibly. The school should ensure that pupils understand the expectations of how they should behave and use the play equipment at these times.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
42 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
347 pupils on roll, with places for 315
Schools near Mapperley Plains Primary and Nursery School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold | 0.4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 74% met the expected standard |
| Westdale Junior School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| Westdale Infant and Nursery | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Ernehale Infant School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Ernehale Junior School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 86% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Paul Summers
- Phone
- 01159649360
- Address
- Central Avenue, Mapperley, Nottingham, NG3 5LD
- Local authority
- Nottinghamshire
- URN
- 122525
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.