Maplefields Academy

Maplefields Academy is performing exceptionally well, continuing to hold its status as an outstanding school. The pupils demonstrate high levels of engagement in their learning and benefit from a well-structured and challenging curriculum designed to meet their individual needs. The school prioritizes students' emotional and mental well-being, fostering an environment where pupils feel safe and supported. Parents appreciate the comprehensive support, noting the positive impact of initiatives like music therapy and outreach services for families.

Strengths

• Strong curriculum that meets the needs of all pupils
• High levels of care and support for pupils' emotional well-being
• Effective reading interventions to ensure pupils can access the curriculum
• Strong progress made by pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities
• Well-rounded personal development curriculum with a variety of extracurricular activities
• Robust safeguarding arrangements that keep pupils safe

In 2024–25 pupils at Maplefields Academy attended 74.8% of sessions (the national figure for special schools was 87.2%). 54.2% 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, 26.1% of pupils at Maplefields Academy 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 Maplefields Academy had 5.0 pupils for each teacher (the national figure for special schools was 6.6). Of its teachers in 2024–25, 5.6% 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 Maplefields Academy had 122 pupils, 100.0% of them with an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 99.5%).

It says it provides for: social, emotional and mental health.

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 2024–25 Maplefields Academy received £36,412 and spent £34,840 for each of its 119 pupils. It ended the year with reserves of £313,000 (£2,630 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). Academy figures include a share of the trust's central services, shared out by pupil numbers, and are rounded to the nearest £1,000. Premises costs were defined differently from 2024, so compare them across that gap with care.

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What is Maplefields Academy's Ofsted rating?

The latest Ofsted rating for Maplefields Academy is Outstanding, from an inspection in July 2023.

When was Maplefields Academy last inspected by Ofsted?

Maplefields Academy was last inspected in July 2023.

How many pupils does Maplefields Academy have?

Maplefields Academy has 122 pupils on roll.

What age range does Maplefields Academy cover?

Maplefields Academy for pupils aged 5 to 19.

What are Maplefields Academy's GCSE results?

In 2023 its average Attainment 8 score was 9.1, and 0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.

What are Maplefields Academy's SATs (KS2) results?

In 2025, 0% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.

Where is Maplefields Academy?

Maplefields Academy is at Tower Hill Road, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN18 0TH.