Mapperley Plains Primary and Nursery School is a community school serving families in Nottingham and the wider Nottinghamshire area. The school is well established within the local education landscape.

Mapperley Plains Primary and Nursery School caters for mixed pupils from 3 to 11 years. With 340 pupils enrolled and a capacity of 315, the school provides a structured and balanced curriculum aligned with national expectations.

The most recent Ofsted inspection, published on 3 December 2024, rated the school Good. Inspectors highlighted the overall quality of education and the strong relationships between staff and pupils.