The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 76% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (129% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
76%
+14.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
16%
+8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 27 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 348
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 12.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Barnsley
- Trust
- HCAT
- Head
- Mr Samuel Garrood (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Greenside Avenue, Staincross, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 6BB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWellgate Primary School
Primary · 491m away
Dove School
Independent · 557m away
Athersley North Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Darton Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Laithes Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Athersley South Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Wilthorpe Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
Summerfields Primary Academy
Primary · 2.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Mapplewell Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Mapplewell Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Mapplewell Primary School?
Mapplewell Primary School currently has 348 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Mapplewell Primary School take?
Mapplewell Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Mapplewell Primary School?
Mapplewell Primary School is in Barnsley, S75 6BB, in the Barnsley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Mapplewell Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Mapplewell Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
Premium school profiles
Researching a selective school?
We hold deep admissions intelligence on the UK's top selective schools — exam breakdowns, interview formats, and parent strategy briefs.