Maplewell Hall School

Maplewell Hall School is performing exceptionally well, receiving an outstanding rating across all domains. The school is noted for its aspirational environment where pupils thrive, showcasing impressive behavior and attitudes towards learning. Staff provide personalized support tailored to students' needs, fostering positive relationships and encouraging self-confidence. Parents express high levels of satisfaction with the school's ability to cater to their children's needs, reinforcing the school's reputation as a nurturing and effective learning environment. Since its last inspection, the school has seen significant improvements, particularly within the Maplewell Autism Provision, which has gained external recognition for its quality of education and support offered to pupils with autism spectrum disorder. The school places a strong emphasis on preparing students for adulthood, offering a comprehensive curriculum that includes vocational qualifications and life skills preparation. Notably, the sixth-form provision is particularly robust, providing pathways for students based on their future ambitions. The school’s commitment to promoting cultural diversity and inclusion has also been recognized, further highlighting its dedication to creating a supportive and equitable learning atmosphere for all pupils.

Strengths

• Exceptional quality of education across all subjects.
• Strong focus on personalized support for all pupils.
• Highly ambitious curriculum tailored to pupils' interests.
• Positive relationships between pupils and staff.
• Effective preparation for pupils' next steps in life and employment.
• Strong emphasis on reading as a foundational skill.
• Recognition for work on inclusion and supporting diversity.
• High levels of parent and pupil satisfaction.

In 2024–25 pupils at Maplewell Hall School attended 91.2% of sessions (the national figure for special schools was 87.2%). 24.9% of pupils were persistently absent, missing at least one session in ten (nationally 35.3%).

Sessions missed

Pupils persistently absent

Source: Department for Education, Pupil absence in schools in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Persistent absence means missing 10% or more of sessions; severe absence means 50% or more. No figures were published for 2019/20.

In 2024–25, 5.8% of pupils at Maplewell Hall School were suspended at least once (nationally 5.1%). No pupils were permanently excluded.

Pupils suspended at least once

Source: Department for Education, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). A pupil can be suspended more than once, so suspensions per 100 pupils can be higher than the share of pupils suspended. Very small numbers are hidden by the DfE. Exclusion figures dropped in 2020 and 2021 because of school closures.

In 2025–26 Maplewell Hall School had 9.2 pupils for each teacher (the national figure for special schools was 6.6). Of its teachers in 2024–25, 5.8% were no longer at the school a year later (nationally 14.5%).

Pupils per teacher

Teachers who left the school within a year

Source: Department for Education, School workforce in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Pupils per teacher counts full-time-equivalent pupils and teachers. Turnover is the share of a year's teachers (full-time equivalent) who were not at the school the following year, whether they moved to another school or left state-funded teaching. Turnover and sickness figures run one year behind the ratios. Sick leave is the share of teachers who took at least one day in the year, so it swings widely at small schools, where a few teachers can make it 0% or 100%. The national figures are for all state schools of the same type.

In 2025–26 Maplewell Hall School had 326 pupils, 100.0% of them with an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 99.5%).

It says it provides for: moderate learning difficulty; autistic spectrum disorder.

Pupils by main type of need

Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded special school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.

In 2025–26 Maplewell Hall School received £26,228 and spent £25,039 for each of its 326 pupils. It ended the year with reserves of £670,000 (£2,054 per pupil).

Income per pupil

Spending per pupil

Source: Department for Education, Financial Benchmarking and Insights Tool. Each year is the one the financial year ends in (2024 is 2023–24).

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What is Maplewell Hall School's Ofsted rating?

The latest Ofsted rating for Maplewell Hall School is Outstanding, from an inspection in March 2023.

When was Maplewell Hall School last inspected by Ofsted?

Maplewell Hall School was last inspected in March 2023.

How many pupils does Maplewell Hall School have?

Maplewell Hall School has 326 pupils on roll.

What age range does Maplewell Hall School cover?

Maplewell Hall School for pupils aged 11 to 19.

What are Maplewell Hall School's GCSE results?

In 2026 its average Attainment 8 score was 12.4, and 2% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.

Where is Maplewell Hall School?

Maplewell Hall School is at Maplewell Road, Woodhouse Eaves, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 8QY.