Mapledene Primary School, based in Birmingham, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Mapledene Primary School currently has around 311 pupils on roll, which is about 99% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.5% boys and 50.5% girls. Around 43.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 7.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 23.1%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (61.1%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Mapledene Road, Birmingham, B26 3XE |
| Website: | http://www.mapledene.bham.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01214642881 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Birmingham |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Jonathan Hyde |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 134094 |
Ofsted inspection date: 14/03/2017
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 315 |
| Number of Pupils: | 311 |
| Number of Boys: | 154 |
| Number of Girls: | 157 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 7.5% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 23.1% | 8.2% |
| White British | 61.10% | 190 |
| Other Mixed | 5.50% | 17 |
| Pakistani | 5.50% | 17 |
| Indian | 4.80% | 15 |
| Other White | 4.80% | 15 |
| Bangladeshi | 4.20% | 13 |
| African | 4.20% | 13 |
| Caribbean | 2.90% | 9 |
| White and Asian | 1.60% | 5 |
| Other Asian | 1.60% | 5 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.60% | 5 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.60% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 0.60% | 2 |
| Other Black | 0.60% | 2 |
| Chinese | 0.30% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garretts Green Nursery School 117 Garretts Green Lane , Sheldon B26 2JL | 4out of 4 | 2,087 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mapledene Primary School Mapledene Road , B26 3XE | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mapledene Junior School Mapledene Road , B26 3XE | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mapledene Infant School (NC) Mapledene Road , B26 3XE | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elms Farm Community Primary School Dorncliffe Avenue , Sheldon B33 0PJ | 3out of 4 | 740 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanville Primary School Stanville Road , B26 3YN | 3out of 4 | 976 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Culey Green School Silvermere Road , Sheldon B26 3XA | - not rated | 218 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy Sheldon Heath Road , Sheldon B26 2RZ | 3out of 4 | 1,372 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheldon Heath Community Arts College Sheldon Heath Road , Sheldon B26 2RZ | - not rated | 1,437 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitesmore School Chapelhouse Road , Chelmsley Wood B37 5JS | - not rated | 2,055 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grace Academy Solihull Chapelhouse Road , Chelmsey Wood B37 5JS | 3out of 4 | 2,055 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Birmingham College Garretts Green Lane , B33 0TS | - not rated | 1,849 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hallmoor School 50 Scholars Gate , Kitts Green B33 0DL | - not rated | 1,803 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brays School Brays Road , Sheldon B26 1NS | - not rated | 2,092 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brays School Brays Road , Sheldon B26 1NS | 4out of 4 | 2,092 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands School 215 Barrows Lane , Yardley B26 1QS | - not rated | 2,485 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Daylesford Academy Lyndon Road , B92 7QW | - not rated | 2,487 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.