Mapplewell Primary School
Greenside Avenue, Staincross, Barnsley, S75 6BBOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Mapplewell Primary School is a primary school in Barnsley for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 95 schools in Barnsley. It ranks 7th of 58 primary schools in Barnsley. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 27 February 2024, report published 17 April 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 27 February 2024
Pupils at Mapplewell Primary School are proud of their school and work hard to uphold the school's values. Pupils enjoy receiving 'Mapplewell Points' to reward good behaviour. Pupils attend school regularly. They want to attend school because they enjoy learning new things and being with their friends. The school has high expectations for every pupil, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils achieve well, both academically and in their personal development. The school's values encourage pupils to think about the impact of their actions on other people. This supports them to consider their role as citizens within the local and global community. Following an initial idea by a pupil at the school, pupils raised funds to support a nearby hospital. Reading Ambassadors help younger pupils with their reading and maintain the school's attractive library. Pupils appreciate the many opportunities the school offers. The wide range of extra-curricular clubs offered, including coding, art and singing, develops pupils' interests, skills and talents. Pupils feel safe and are kept safe. Pupils know that it is important to tell a trusted adult if they have a concern or worry. They are confident that staff will help them straight away if they did.
What the school should improve
- The school does not routinely check that the actions it takes to improve the school are having the intended impact. This means that opportunities are missed to further raise standards or improve some aspects of the school's provision. The school should regularly check that actions taken to improve the school are having the intended impact.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
45 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
343 pupils on roll, with places for 270
Schools near Mapplewell Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellgate Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 72% met the expected standard |
| Athersley North Primary School | 0.7 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 49% met the expected standard |
| Darton Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 58% met the expected standard |
| Laithes Primary School | 1 mile | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 68% met the expected standard |
| Athersley South Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 66% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- HCAT
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Samuel Garrood
- Phone
- 01226381273
- Address
- Greenside Avenue, Staincross, Barnsley, S75 6BB
- Local authority
- Barnsley
- URN
- 147718
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.