How many pupils does The Maple School have?

The Maple School has 40 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is The Maple School's Ofsted rating?

The Maple School was rated Inadequate at its most recent Ofsted inspection (30 November 2022).

Is The Maple School part of an academy trust?

Yes — The Maple School is part of SYNERGY EDUCATION TRUST LIMITED.

Where is The Maple School?

The Maple School is located at Langdale Road, Blackpool, Blackpool, FY4 4RR.

The Maple School

Langdale Road, Blackpool, Blackpool, FY4 4RR

Inadequate

Inspected 30 November 2022

Inadequate

Ofsted

10–16

Ages

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Free schools special

Type

About The Maple School

The Maple School is a free school special in Blackpool, England, for pupils aged 10–16. It has 40 pupils on roll. It is part of SYNERGY EDUCATION TRUST LIMITED. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (30 November 2022) rated it Inadequate. 77.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 4.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Blackpool →
School Type: Free schools special
Age Range: Ages 10–16
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 40 / 48 (83%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: None
Last Ofsted Inspection: 30 November 2022

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

77.6%

Free school meals

4.1%

EAL

100%

SEN support

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Attendance

35.9%

Overall absence

80%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Teachers (FTE)

5.7

Pupils per teacher

6.45

Teaching assistants (FTE)

£56,710

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 38% on leadership pay

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

2.5

Leadership (FTE)

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 1 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£39,500

Spend per pupil

£41,975

Income per pupil

43%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Langdale Road, Blackpool, Blackpool, FY4 4RR
Phone: 01253531415
Head Teacher: Stephen Cooke
Website: https://www.themapleschool.co.uk/

Academy Trust

SYNERGY EDUCATION TRUST LIMITED →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Maple School?: The Maple School is a free school special in Blackpool, England, for pupils aged 10–16.
How many pupils does The Maple School have?: The Maple School has 40 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is The Maple School's Ofsted rating?: The Maple School was rated Inadequate at its most recent Ofsted inspection (30 November 2022).
Is The Maple School part of an academy trust?: Yes — The Maple School is part of SYNERGY EDUCATION TRUST LIMITED.
Where is The Maple School?: The Maple School is located at Langdale Road, Blackpool, Blackpool, FY4 4RR.

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