Located in London, Mapledown School is a not applicable school, serving pupils aged 11 to 19. The school is a community special 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. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Mapledown School currently has around 114 pupils on roll, which is about 127% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 73.7% boys and 26.3% girls. Around 43.8% 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 11.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 33.8%.
The school has a diverse intake, with other (any other ethnic group) pupils forming the largest group at around 17.5%. african pupils make up about 17.5% , followed by other white at 16.7%
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.
Around 100% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (100%) , including 0% who stay in school sixth forms and 0% progressing to further education , while 0% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Claremont Road, London, NW2 1TR |
| Website: | www.mapledownschool.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 02084554111 |
| School Type: | Community special school |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Barnet |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Sandra Chaaya |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 101397 |
Ofsted inspection date: 20/11/2013
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 19 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 90 |
| Number of Pupils: | 114 |
| Number of Boys: | 84 |
| Number of Girls: | 30 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 11.7% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 33.8% | 8.2% |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 17.50% | 20 |
| African | 17.50% | 20 |
| Other White | 16.70% | 19 |
| White British | 12.30% | 14 |
| Other Mixed | 6.10% | 7 |
| Other Asian | 6.10% | 7 |
| Pakistani | 5.30% | 6 |
| Chinese | 4.40% | 5 |
| Indian | 3.50% | 4 |
| White and Black African | 2.60% | 3 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.60% | 3 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.80% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.90% | 1 |
| White and Asian | 0.90% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.90% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 0.90% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wessex Gardens Junior School Wessex Gardens , Golders Green NW11 9RR | - not rated | 783 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wessex Gardens Infant School Wessex Gardens , Golders Green NW11 9RR | - not rated | 783 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wessex Gardens Primary School Wessex Gardens , NW11 9RR | - not rated | 783 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Menorah Primary School for Girls The Wohl Campus , 1-3 the Drive NW11 9SP | 4out of 4 | 945 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Menorah Primary School for Boys The Wohl Campus , 1 - 3 the Drive NW11 9SP | - not rated | 951 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarion Claremont Road , Cricklewood NW2 1TR | 3out of 4 | 43 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefield School Claremont Road , Cricklewood NW2 1TR | - not rated | 43 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hendon School Golders Rise , Hendon NW4 2HP | 3out of 4 | 1,446 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hendon School Golders Rise , Hendon NW4 2HP | - not rated | 1,446 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Gladstone Community School Parkside , Neasden NW2 6RJ | - not rated | 2,047 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The College of North West London Willesden Centre , Dudden Hill Lane NW10 2XD | - not rated | 3,221 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's and St John's CofE School Bennett House , Sunningfields Road NW4 4QR | 3out of 4 | 2,191 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's and St John's CofE School Bennett House , Sunningfields Road NW4 4QR | - not rated | 2,191 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mapledown School Claremont Road , NW2 1TR | - not rated | 0 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mapledown School Claremont Road , Cricklewood NW2 1TR | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Peninim 37 Elmcroft Crescent , NW11 9TB | - not rated | 733 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| WENTWORTH COLLEGE 6-10 Brentmead Place , NW11 9LH | - not rated | 972 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beis Hamedrash Elyon 211 Golders Green Rd , NW11 9BY | - not rated | 1,056 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.