Mapledown School

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Performance Score

Overall school rating

/ 100

Special weighted harmonic mean of 1 indicators

Indicators used for Special schools

Ofsted inspection outcome

75.0

/ 100 normalized

Weight: 100.0%

Raw: Good

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Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

Progress 8 score 40.0%
English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

Progress 8 score 25.0%
English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score 20.0%
English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
Continue in education or training 20.0%
Sustained employment 20.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

Continue in education or training 40.0%
Sustained employment 30.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good

Overall effectiveness: Good
Last inspected: 20 November 2013
Previous grade: Outstanding
Quality of education: 9
Behaviour & attitudes: 9
Personal development: 9
Leadership & management: Good
Safeguarding: 9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS

Address: Claremont Road

Cricklewood

London, NW21TR
Phone: 2084554111
Website: mapledownschool.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS

URN: 101397
Type: Community special school
Phase: Special
Address: Claremont Road, Cricklewood, London, NW2 1TR
Website: www.mapledownschool.co.uk
Age range: 11-19
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Does not apply
School status: Open
Capacity: 90 pupils
Setting: Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form: Yes
Nursery: No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils: 114
Free School Meals: 48.6% (55 pupils)
Special Educational Needs: 98.2% (112 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate: 88.3%; Needs improvement
Persistent Absence: 33.8%; Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size: 6 pupils; Excellent
Pupils per Year Group: 13; Average across all year groups
Total School Size: 114 pupils; 11-19

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Working and Learning Together to Achieve our Best"

Respect Empower Thrive

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Mapledown Secondary School. We are a proud secondary school serving students aged 11-19 with SEND (including Autism and/or profound or severe learning, health and care needs). We emphasise a personalised approach, assess pupils’ needs before joining, and place them in the most suitable class/provision (main site or satellites). Our aim is to discover each student’s unique voice through the education and curriculum we offer, to prepare them for life beyond Mapledown. Our staff are capable and hardworking, and the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted in November 2023.

Facilities

Hydrotherapy pool Music therapy

Curriculum Highlights

Pre-formal Curriculum Pathway for learners with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), including complex Autism Semi-formal Curriculum Pathway for learners with Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), including Autism Formal Curriculum Pathway for learners with more moderate learning difficulties, including Autism, up to Pre-Key Stage 1/2 Formal Curriculum Pathway - Reaching Higher for learners able to work within the national curriculum up to upper Key Stage 2 Religious Education (RE) with parental withdrawal option Collective Worship at the end of every day Curriculum split into Secondary (KS3/KS4) and Post 16 Topic-based lesson approach British Values Curriculum progression and assessment through curriculum steps and KS targets

SEND Provision

All pupils have an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP) or are admitted on an assessment basis; EHCP includes long-term outcomes and short-term Key Personal Learning Targets (KPLTs); pupils baselined on arrival; progress reviewed at transition/annual EHCP reviews; outcomes feed into teaching planning and target setting; EHCPs cover health, mobility and related needs; multiple health professionals and therapies work with pupils; MOVE and other supports used as appropriate.

Admissions Criteria

The admissions criteria for the school has been approved by the Governing Body of Mapledown and agreed with the Local Authority. They will be reviewed annually.

Financial Information

Invoices are issued at the beginning of each half-term, and fees are payable via bank transfer.