Birklands Primary School
Mansfield, NG20 0QF · Nottinghamshire · primary school
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55th 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 8.5/10 against 2,283 of them, against 7.2/10 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 | 73.0 · 73 | 40% | 2.94 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.81 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 25% | 1.77 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Birklands Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 73.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 11.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.2 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2022.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in the School Council and Young Voices, and attend an Olympic Visit. Breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 331 pupils against a stated capacity of 315. 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 yet reached the expected standard? How is the School Council involved in shaping the school’s daily life?
What Ofsted said about Birklands Primary School
Overview
Birklands Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils are happy and behave well. The report highlights a strong ethos where ‘everyone being valued’ and notes that pupils feel safe and supported in their learning.
Strengths
- Reading is a high priority, with a well-organised phonics programme and initiatives like the ‘100 book challenge’ ensuring pupils become ‘confident and fluent readers’.
- The curriculum is ‘well planned and sequenced in most subjects’, with teachers systematically revisiting previous learning to help pupils retain key knowledge.
- The school is inclusive, providing effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and disadvantaged pupils to access the full curriculum.
- Leaders prioritise pupils’ broader development, offering wide-ranging experiences such as links with a school in China and the Royal Ballet to broaden knowledge of the world.
- Staff workload and well-being are valued, with leaders providing time for staff to carry out their roles effectively.
Areas to improve
- The curriculum is not yet sufficiently well planned in every subject; leaders must ensure it sets out ‘precisely what pupils should know, and when’ to check retention of important knowledge.
- Pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development needs improvement, as some do not understand key British values such as ‘democracy and individual liberty’.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with well-trained staff, detailed records, and appropriate checks on adults working in the school.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 64% |
| 2023/24 | 64% |
| 2024/25 | 73% |
| 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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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
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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