Mapperley Plains Primary and Nursery School

About Mapperley Plains Primary and Nursery School

Mapperley Plains Primary and Nursery School is a community school in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 340 pupils on roll. At the end of Key Stage 2, 71% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 5.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 8.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Nottinghamshire →

School Type

Community school

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 3–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

340 / 315 (108%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

3 December 2024

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

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

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

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.

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

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

Central Avenue, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG3 5LD

Phone

01159649360

Headteacher

Paul Summers

Website

www.mapperleyplainsprimaryschool.co.uk

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Mapperley Plains Primary and Nursery School?

Mapperley Plains Primary and Nursery School is a community school in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England, for pupils aged 3–11.

How many pupils does Mapperley Plains Primary and Nursery School have?

Mapperley Plains Primary and Nursery School has 340 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Mapperley Plains Primary and Nursery School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

71% of pupils at Mapperley Plains Primary and Nursery School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Mapperley Plains Primary and Nursery School?

Mapperley Plains Primary and Nursery School is located at Central Avenue, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG3 5LD.