Berry Hill Primary School
Mansfield, NG18 4JW · Nottinghamshire · primary school
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169th of 229 primary schools in Nottinghamshire we can score, 286 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 3,672 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.1/10 among them, against 2.6/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 53.0 · 24 | 40% | 0.96 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Berry Hill Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 53.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 3.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2025. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.1 out of 10 among them, against 2.6 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join drama club, the School Council, and the school choir. They participate in Young Voices, peripatetic music and drumming lessons, and perform in Christmas and Year 6 productions. Trips include visits to the West-End, pantomime, a Young Voices concert in Sheffield, and Southwell Minster. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 459 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
What specific support is provided for pupils who have not reached the expected standard in maths? How are places allocated for the after-school club during term time?
What Ofsted said about Berry Hill Primary School
Overview
Berry Hill Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at its previous inspection. Pupils are happy, feel safe, and are well prepared for their next stages in education within a calm and purposeful environment. The school fosters a nurturing atmosphere built on genuine care, with staff who are kind and help pupils to learn new things.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "well-thought-out and carefully planned," with staff modelling subject-specific vocabulary and helping pupils connect prior knowledge to new ideas.
- There is a "systematic approach to teaching early reading and phonics," and many pupils enjoy listening to books read by staff.
- Staff make effective use of resources to identify the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) quickly, providing suitable support so these pupils "learn well."
- The school promotes personal development well, with pupils learning about risk management, staying safe online, and understanding fundamental British values and equalities.
- Governors "fulfil their statutory responsibilities effectively," knowing the school well and challenging leaders appropriately to ensure continued improvement.
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure effective systems for formative assessment are in place across the wider curriculum and used consistently well, as checks on what pupils know are not yet effective in some foundation subjects.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 63% |
| 2023/24 | 59% |
| 2024/25 | 53% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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