Schools

Schools in Mapplewell

There are 7 state schools and nurseries within 1.5 miles of the middle of Mapplewell: 7 primary. 86% were judged good or better at their last inspection, against 90% across Barnsley. Among the best results: Laithes Primary School.

S75, Barnsley · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Mapplewell

7schools and nurseries

86%good or betterBarnsley: 90%

2inspected latelylast six months

Every school, nearest first

Wellgate Primary School Primary · 424 pupils · 0.2 miles Improved significantly (2025)
Mapplewell Primary School Primary · 343 pupils · 0.3 miles Good (2024)
Darton Primary School Primary · 297 pupils · 0.7 miles School remains Good (2022)
Athersley North Primary School Primary · 290 pupils · 1.0 miles Report card Jun 2026: Expected standard in 5, needs attention in 2
Laithes Primary School Primary · 308 pupils · 1.3 miles Report card Jul 2026: Strong standard in 6, expected standard in 1
Athersley South Primary School Primary · 306 pupils · 1.4 miles Standards maintained (2024)
Wilthorpe Primary School Primary · 394 pupils · 1.4 miles Good (2024)

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Inspected in the last six months

School inspectionSun 12 Jul1.3 miles

Laithes Primary School: new Ofsted report card

Achievement: Strong standard. Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard. Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard. Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard. Inclusion: Strong standard. Leadership and governance: Strong standard. Early years: Strong standard. Safeguarding: Met.

Laithes Primary School, S71 3AF
School inspectionTue 30 Jun1.0 miles

Athersley North Primary School: new Ofsted report card

Achievement: Needs attention. Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard. Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention. Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard. Inclusion: Expected standard. Leadership and governance: Expected standard. Early years: Expected standard. Safeguarding: Met.

Athersley North Primary School, S71 3NB

Nearby areas

Area	Schools	Good or better
Mapplewell	7	86%
Staincross	3	100%
Darton	6	100%
Athersley	3	67%
Barugh Green	1	100%
Kexbrough	2	100%
Higham	1	100%

See every Barnsley school on the Barnsley schools and Ofsted page. From Ofsted’s monthly figures; independent schools and childminders aren’t included.

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Questions people ask

How many schools are there in Mapplewell?

7 state schools and nurseries within 1.5 miles of the middle of Mapplewell.

Are the schools in Mapplewell good?

86% of them were judged good or better at their last Ofsted inspection, compared with 90% across Barnsley.