The Maple School

  • Special
  • Free school
  • Ages 10 to 16
Ofsted: Inadequate

Langdale Road, Blackpool, FY4 4RROpen in maps

The Maple School is a special school in Blackpool for ages 10 to 16. It is one of the 50 schools in Blackpool. Its latest Ofsted rating is Inadequate, from an inspection in November 2022.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 30 November 2022, report published 31 January 2023

Overall effectiveness
Inadequate
Quality of education
Inadequate
Behaviour and attitudes
Inadequate
Personal development
Inadequate
Leadership and management
Inadequate
Safeguarding
Not met

Read the full Ofsted report

Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

9 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score1.1

1.1, 45 below the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths0%

0%, 45.4 percentage points below the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths0%

0%, 64.8 percentage points below the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc0%

0%, 40.5 percentage points below the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score0.15

0.15, 3.94 below the England average of 4.09.

Pupil numbers and mix

49 pupils on roll, with places for 48

Eligible for free school meals77.6%

77.6%, 51.1 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language4.1%

4.1%, 17.5 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support0%

0%, 14.8 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan100%

100%, 94 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near The Maple School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Spen Brook School1 mileOfsted: GoodNot published
Park Community Academy1 mileOfsted: OutstandingAttainment 8: 0.8
Woodlands School1 mileOfsted: Good0% met the expected standard
Blackpool Skills Academy2 milesNo Ofsted inspectionNot published
Highfurlong School3 milesOfsted: Outstanding0% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Free schools special
Sector
Free school
Trust
SYNERGY EDUCATION TRUST LIMITED
Age range
10 to 16
Gender
Mixed
Headteacher
Mr Stephen Cooke
Phone
01253531415
Website
themapleschool.co.uk
Address
Langdale Road, Blackpool, FY4 4RR
Local authority
Blackpool
URN
151301

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.