Mapplewells Primary and Nursery School
Henning Lane, Sutton-in-Ashfield, NG17 1HUOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Mapplewells Primary and Nursery School is a primary school in Sutton-in-Ashfield for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 364 schools in Nottinghamshire. It ranks 1st of 12 primary schools in Sutton-in-Ashfield. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in January 2025, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 28 January 2025, report published 5 March 2025
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 28 January 2025
Pupils are happy at this school and describe themselves as proud 'Mapplewellians'. They are highly motivated, enthusiastic learners who live up to the school's high expectations. They achieve consistently high academic standards by the end of Year 6. Disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) achieve exceptionally well. Pupils' behaviour, and their commitment to learning, are excellent. They treat one another with kindness and respect. Pupils fulfil the school's ambition for them to develop as well- rounded, empathetic young people. Pupils who may sometimes require additional help benefit from a bespoke approach that caters to their individual needs very well. Children in the early years make a strong start to their education. This is because the caring staff understand their unique needs and interests. They go above and beyond to provide an inspiring curriculum that enables all children to succeed. Pupils respond impressively to the opportunities provided for them to take on roles as young leaders. For example, roles such as the 'curriculum crew', 'eco leaders' and 'diversity leaders' help to develop pupils' personal and independence skills. The vast array of enrichment experiences fosters pupils' broader personal development extremely well.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
44 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
340 pupils on roll, with places for 315
Schools near Mapplewells Primary and Nursery School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary Magdalene CofE Primary School | 0.6 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 47% met the expected standard |
| Huthwaite All Saints Church of England Infant and Nursery School | 0.9 miles | Report card: Expected standard | Not published |
| Brierley Forest Primary and Nursery School | 0.9 miles | Report card: Urgent improvement to expected standard | 20% met the expected standard |
| Leamington Primary and Nursery Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 66% met the expected standard |
| Woodland View Primary and Nursery School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 42% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- FLYING HIGH TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr A Whittle
- Phone
- 01623455949
- Address
- Henning Lane, Sutton-in-Ashfield, NG17 1HU
- Local authority
- Nottinghamshire
- URN
- 144322
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.