Mapledene Primary School, Birmingham

From the headteacher's welcome: "These values shape everything we do and create the strong sense of belonging that makes our Mapledene family so special. At Mapledene, we believe every child deserves to feel happy, safe and inspired to achieve their very best. Safety is at the heart of our school. We know that children flourish when they feel secure, valued and cared for."

The school runs a breakfast club from 7:45am and after-school care, from £6.00 per session.

Coming up: an open day on Monday 23 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 75% of Year 6 pupils at Mapledene Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 75% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 76% in Birmingham and 77% and 75% across England.

Results were similar in 2024 (78% in reading, 72% in maths).

For September 2026 entry, 38 families put Mapledene Primary School as their first choice and 96 named it as one of their preferences, for 38 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Mapledene Primary School are Elms Farm Community Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 69% reading, 73% maths); Stanville Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 85% reading, 85% maths); St Thomas More Catholic Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 70% reading, 56% maths); and Marston Green Infant Academy (0.8 miles, Good).

Mapledene Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 3 schools.

46.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 50 pupils (17.1%) received SEN support and 4 (1.4%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.

The nearest railway station is Marston Green Rail Station, about 1120 metres away (roughly a 14-minute walk).

4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Greenvale Avenue (adjacent), 130 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 238 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and criminal damage and arson. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Birmingham (435).

Mapledene Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.

The secondary schools closest to Mapledene Primary School are King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy (0.8 miles) and Grace Academy Solihull (1.2 miles).