The Maple 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

25.0

/ 100 normalized

Weight: 100.0%

Raw: Inadequate

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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

Inadequate

Overall effectiveness: Inadequate
Last inspected: 30 November 2022
Category of concern: SM
Quality of education: Inadequate
Behaviour & attitudes: Inadequate
Personal development: Inadequate
Leadership & management: Inadequate
Safeguarding: Not effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS

Address: Langdale Road

Blackpool, FY44RR
Phone: 1253531415
Website: themapleschool.co.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS

URN: 151301
Type: Free schools special
Phase: Special
Address: Langdale Road, Blackpool, FY4 4RR
Website: https://www.themapleschool.co.uk/
Age range: 10-16
Gender: Mixed
School status: Open
Opened: 01-09-2024
Trust/MAT: SYNERGY EDUCATION TRUST LIMITED
Capacity: 48 pupils
Setting: Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form: No
Nursery: No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate: 57.2%; Needs improvement
Persistent Absence: 76.1%; Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Learn and Thrive"

Resilience Empathy Respect Inclusivity Personal Growth

Head Teacher's Message

Head of School welcomes visitors and outlines Maple School as a dedicated SEMH secondary school; notes a nurturing environment and support for students to Learn and Thrive; mentions the school can cater for up to 48 students and invites tours via the main office.

Curriculum Highlights

Trauma-informed curriculum Six Principles of Nurture Three learning pathways: Growth Pathway (KS2), Inspire (Academic) Pathway (KS3 & KS4), Embrace (Nurture) Pathway (KS3 & KS4), Explore (Skills Based) Pathway (KS4) EHCP-based planning and Personal Learning Plans Broad curriculum including Maths, English, Science, Humanities, Food Technology, Computing and Physical Education Therapies: speech and language support, sensory room sessions, draw and talk, resilience coaching and Lego therapy Forest School, personal development, careers, and enrichment activities

Admissions Criteria

The Maple School is a special school academy in Blackpool for students aged 11-16 with social, emotional and mental health needs. Students all have an Education and Health Care Plan (EHCP). Admission to the school is by referral from Blackpool Council, managed through the Local Authority (LA). The school states that visits can be arranged by contacting the main office for a tour.