The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 56% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
56%
-6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
-6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
97
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 6 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 56
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 23.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- Head
- Mr Richard Cripps (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2023 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Mapperley Village, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 6BT
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Mapperley CofE Controlled Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Mapperley CofE Controlled Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in July 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Mapperley CofE Controlled Primary School?
Mapperley CofE Controlled Primary School currently has 56 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Mapperley CofE Controlled Primary School take?
Mapperley CofE Controlled Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Mapperley CofE Controlled Primary School?
Mapperley CofE Controlled Primary School is in Ilkeston, DE7 6BT, in the Derbyshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Mapperley CofE Controlled Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Mapperley CofE Controlled Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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