Mapperley Plains Primary and Nursery School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Nottingham, East Midlands NG3 5LD · Nottinghamshire
#353 of 1,516 primary schools in East Midlands
#4781 of 15,697 nationally
About Mapperley Plains Primary and Nursery School
Mapperley Plains Primary and Nursery School is a local authority primary located in Nottingham, in the Nottinghamshire local authority of East Midlands, England. It caters for Ages 3–11. In 2025 it enrolled 347 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 65.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of primary schools in England and 353rd of 1,516 ranked primary schools in East Midlands. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (94th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: higher standard (40th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 347; capacity filled 110.2%.
There are 282 schools in Nottingham; Mapperley Plains Primary and Nursery School ranks 82nd of 271 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)71%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)5%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)5.7%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Mapperley Plains Primary and Nursery School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 347
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 5.7%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 110.2%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 71%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 5%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Mapperley Plains Primary and Nursery School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold
Nottingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
454 students · 660 m away
Westdale Junior School
Nottingham · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
235 students · 777 m away
Westdale Infant and Nursery
Nottingham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
197 students · 791 m away
Ernehale Infant School
Nottingham · Academy primary · Ages 4–7
136 students · 855 m away
Ernehale Junior School
Nottingham · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
262 students · 937 m away
Woodthorpe Infant School
Nottingham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
175 students · 1.1 km away
Arnold Hill Spencer Academy
Nottingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,552 students · 1.1 km away
Arno Vale Junior School
Nottingham · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
238 students · 1.1 km away
Stanhope Primary and Nursery School
Nottingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
279 students · 1.3 km away
Christ The King Voluntary Academy
Nottingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
857 students · 1.4 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Mapperley Plains Primary and Nursery School a good school?
Mapperley Plains Primary and Nursery School has a Success Index (England) of 65.4 out of 100 (Top 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #353 of 1,516 in East Midlands. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Mapperley Plains Primary and Nursery School rank in East Midlands?
Mapperley Plains Primary and Nursery School ranks #353 of 1,516 primary schools in East Midlands and #4781 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Mapperley Plains Primary and Nursery School?
Mapperley Plains Primary and Nursery School had 347 students in 2025.
Is Mapperley Plains Primary and Nursery School a primary school or a secondary school?
Mapperley Plains Primary and Nursery School is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Mapperley Plains Primary and Nursery School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Mapperley Plains Primary and Nursery School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.