Ofsted: Outstanding

Maplefields Academy

verifiedData: DfE & Ofsted 2024/25

personHeadteacher Jessie Walker

corporate_fareMAPLEFIELDS ACADEMY

location_onCorby, NN18 0TH

language Visit Website phone 1536424090

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Ofsted

Outstanding

Inspected 2016

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Students

115

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Attainment 8

3.1

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GCSE Rank

#25 in North Northamptonshire

#4,373 of 4,663 nationally

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Maplefields Academy is a Academy special converter school in Corby, serving ages 5-19. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted — the highest possible grade.

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School Summary

Maplefields Academy is an academy special converter in Corby, North Northamptonshire, admitting pupils aged 5-19. It is part of MAPLEFIELDS ACADEMY. The school has approximately 119 pupils on roll, of whom 71% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 3.1, placing the school #25 in North Northamptonshire and #4,373 of 4,663 nationally. 0.00% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2016. The school's current overall rating is Outstanding.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 5.6:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 29.2 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: Department for Education 2024/25, Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

3.1

Grade 5+ E&M

0.00%

Entering EBacc0.00%

EBacc APS0.12

2024

Progress 8 Score

-1.37

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

5.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0.00%

EBacc APS0.23

2023

Progress 8 Score

-1.02

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

9.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS0.36

2022

Progress 8 Score

-1.8

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

7.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS0.38

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-2.2

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

5.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS0.22

2018

Progress 8 Score

-2.51

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

5.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS0.53

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

62%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)54%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment8%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)23%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

63%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)50%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment13%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)38%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

77%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)69%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment8%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)23%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

57%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)36%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment21%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)43%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

61%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)50%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment11%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)33%

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Primary Performance Trends (KS2)

2025

R/W/M Expected Standard

LA 59%

Reading18% LA 71%

Writing0% LA 70%

Maths0% LA 70%

Read SS

105

Maths SS

GPS SS

104

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

Write

Maths

2024

R/W/M Expected Standard

LA 58%England 61%

Reading8% LA 73% · Eng 74%

Writing0% LA 71% · Eng 72%

Maths0% LA 71% · Eng 73%

Read SS

100

Maths SS

GPS SS

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

Write

Maths

2023

R/W/M Expected Standard

LA 58%England 60%

Reading0% LA 71% · Eng 73%

Writing50% LA 72% · Eng 71%

Maths0% LA 71% · Eng 73%

Read SS

Maths SS

GPS SS

Progress (0 = national avg)

-9.0

Read

LA -0.7

-12.9 to -5.1

-4.0

Write

LA -0.2

-7.6 to -0.4

-13.5

Maths

LA -0.7

-17.0 to -10.0

2019

R/W/M Expected Standard

LA 61%England 65%

Reading11% LA 70% · Eng 73%

Writing0% LA 74% · Eng 78%

Maths0% LA 75% · Eng 79%

Read SS

Maths SS

GPS SS

Progress (0 = national avg)

-11.5

Read

LA -0.9

-16.1 to -7.0

-14.0

Write

LA -0.7

-18.2 to -9.8

-12.1

Maths

LA -0.8

-16.1 to -8.1

2018

R/W/M Expected Standard

LA 61%

Reading13% LA 73%

Writing0% LA 77%

Maths0% LA 71%

Read SS

104

Maths SS

GPS SS

Progress (0 = national avg)

-10.9

Read

LA -1.1

-14.2 to -7.6

-13.8

Write

LA -0.7

-16.9 to -10.7

-12.4

Maths

LA -1.3

-15.4 to -9.4

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

13 June 2023

Inspection Report

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02 November 2016

Inspection Report

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31 January 2013

Inspection Report

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04 September 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2016-11-02

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2013-01-31

S5 Inspection Legacy

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2009-12-15

None EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

18.5%per term

warning Above Average

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

15.1%(18 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 119 pupils. During this period, there were 22 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 18.5%, which is above the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg
2024/25 (Spring term)	119	22	18.5%	7.3%
2024/25 (Autumn term)	118	47	39.8%	7.8%
2023/24 (Summer term)	117	27	23.1%	7.4%
2023/24 (Spring term)	116	38	32.8%	7.1%
2023/24 (Autumn term)	114	51	44.7%	8.2%
2022/23 (Summer term)	114	13	11.4%	6.6%
2022/23 (Spring term)	115	27	23.5%	6.4%
2022/23 (Autumn term)	114	30	26.3%	5.9%
2021/22 (Summer term)	115	19	16.5%	4.7%
2021/22 (Spring term)	116	13	11.2%	4.9%
2021/22 (Autumn term)	117	24	20.5%	4.4%
2020/21 (Summer term)	110	16	14.5%	3.6%
2020/21 (Spring term)	110	7	6.4%	1.0%
2020/21 (Autumn term)	109	16	14.7%	3.9%
2019/20 (Summer term)	109	0	0.0%	0.0%
2019/20 (Spring term)	109	26	23.9%	3.2%
2019/20 (Autumn term)	111	44	39.6%	4.2%
2018/19 (Summer term)	110	18	16.4%	3.1%
2018/19 (Spring term)	110	10	9.1%	3.8%
2018/19 (Autumn term)	111	29	26.1%	3.8%
2017/18 (Summer term)	105	17	16.2%	3.4%
2017/18 (Spring term)	108	19	17.6%	3.0%
2017/18 (Autumn term)	111	62	55.9%	3.7%
2016/17 (Summer term)	110	73	66.4%	3.0%
2016/17 (Spring term)	101	49	48.5%	3.3%
2016/17 (Autumn term)	97	66	68.0%	3.1%

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 94 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 7 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 6 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 5 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 3 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 2 pupils

Severe Learning Difficulty 2 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

76.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

84.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

40.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree44%

agree32%

disagree12%

strongly disagree4%

don't know8%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree56%

agree32%

disagree4%

strongly disagree8%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree76%

agree8%

strongly disagree12%

not applicable4%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes100%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree68%

agree20%

disagree4%

strongly disagree4%

dont know4%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree40%

agree36%

disagree8%

strongly disagree4%

don't know12%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree68%

agree8%

disagree20%

strongly disagree4%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree72%

agree24%

don't know4%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree68%

agree16%

disagree4%

strongly disagree4%

don't know8%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree52%

agree32%

disagree4%

strongly disagree8%

don't know4%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree68%

agree20%

disagree4%

strongly disagree4%

don't know4%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes84%

no16%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Primary Performance Trends (KS2)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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