Mapledown School
| Type | Special School / Community special school |
| Age Range | 11-19 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Claremont Road Cricklewood London NW2 1TR |
| Phone | 02084554111 |
| Reference Number | 101397 |
Mapledown School continues to be recognized as a good school following its recent ungraded inspection. The inspectors noted that evidence collected during the visit suggests that if graded, the school could potentially achieve an outstanding rating. Pupils at Mapledown feel safe and are generally happy, reflecting a school environment that emphasizes kindness and a strong culture against bullying. The curriculum is tailored to the unique needs of pupils, many of whom have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), focusing particularly on developing vital communication and social skills.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 114 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 73.68%
Girls: 26.32% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 43.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 66.7% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 13 | 2 | 15 |
| 8 | 5 | 5 | 10 |
| 9 | 9 | 6 | 15 |
| 10 | 13 | 6 | 19 |
| 11 | 10 | 4 | 14 |
| 12 | 12 | 2 | 14 |
| 13 | 13 | 3 | 16 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| African | 17.5% |
| White, Other | 16.7% |
| White, British | 12.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 6.1% |
| Asian, Other | 6.1% |
| Pakistani | 5.3% |
| Chinese | 4.4% |
| Indian | 3.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.6% |
| White & Asian | 0.9% |
| Unclassified | 0.9% |
| Irish | 0.9% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 28 Nov 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 28 Nov 2023 | School inspection |
| 10 Jul 2018 | Short inspection |
| 20 Nov 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Dec 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Oct 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Nov 1999 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils feel safe and enjoy a welcoming environment.
- Strong focus on developing communication skills across the curriculum.
- Carefully thought-out and ambitious curriculum tailored for SEND pupils.
- Excellent support from a skilled staff team and specialists.
- Rich programs of extracurricular activities enhance social and cultural development.
- Positive relationships between pupils and staff foster an effective learning atmosphere.
- Comprehensive training for staff ensures effective delivery of the curriculum.
Destinations after GCSE's
| Staying in Education | |
| > Further Education | |
| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
| Apprenticeships | |
| Employment | |
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