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Maplewell Hall School

Maplewell Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 8QY

Outstanding

Inspected 14 February 2023

Outstanding
Ofsted
12.4
Attainment 8
11–19
Ages
294
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Community special school
Type

About Maplewell Hall School

Maplewell Hall School is a community special school in Loughborough, Leicestershire, England, for pupils aged 11–19. It has 294 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (14 February 2023) rated it Outstanding. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 12.4 (2025/26). 36.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 2.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Leicestershire →
School Type
Community special school
Age Range
Ages 11–19
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
294 / 340 (86%)
Sixth Form
Has a sixth form
Nursery
No Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection
14 February 2023

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

36.2%
Free school meals
2.5%
EAL
100%
SEN support
0%
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.

Where pupils go next

100%
Sustained destination
100%
Stayed in education
0%
Apprenticeship

Attendance

8.8%
Overall absence
24.9%
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.

34.26
Teachers (FTE)
↑ +0.2 vs 2023/24
8.8
Pupils per teacher
↓ -0.5 vs 2023/24
69.41
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↓ -3.6 vs 2023/24
£54,746
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 22% on leadership pay
↑ +£5,979 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
8
Leadership (FTE)
↑ +1.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 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.

£25,643
Spend per pupil
£26,138
Income per pupil
35%
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
Maplewell Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 8QY
Phone
01509890237
Headteacher
Jason Brooks

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Maplewell Hall School?
Maplewell Hall School is a community special school in Loughborough, Leicestershire, England, for pupils aged 11–19.
How many pupils does Maplewell Hall School have?
Maplewell Hall School has 294 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Maplewell Hall School's Ofsted rating?
Maplewell Hall School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (14 February 2023).
How does Maplewell Hall School perform at GCSE?
Pupils at Maplewell Hall School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 12.4 in 2025/26.
Where is Maplewell Hall School?
Maplewell Hall School is located at Maplewell Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 8QY.

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