Blidworth Oaks Primary School
Mansfield, NG21 0RE · Nottinghamshire · primary school
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156th 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 — 4.6/10 against 2,338 of them, against 3.9/10 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 | 67.0 · 57 | 62% | 3.50 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 38% | 0.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Blidworth Oaks Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 366 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
How does the school support pupils who do not reach the higher standard in their assessments? What specific activities take place during the breakfast and after-school clubs?
What Ofsted said about Blidworth Oaks Primary School
Overview
Blidworth Oaks Primary School is described as a "warm and welcoming village school" where pupils are "polite, kind and respectful." The report states that while recent published outcomes were below national expectations, the school provides an "effective education" with a revised curriculum that is helping pupils catch up more quickly.
Strengths
- Children in the early years "get off to a flying start" and make "good gains in their development" through a high-quality curriculum.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are quickly identified and successfully access the same curriculum as their peers through appropriate adaptations.
- The school prioritises reading, resulting in "strong" published outcomes for phonics and a curriculum rich in songs and rhymes.
- Pupils demonstrate high levels of focus, engage eagerly in learning, and benefit from a "broad personal development offer" including leadership roles and educational trips.
- The trust and governing body provide "strong oversight," and staff appreciate strategies to reduce workload and support well-being.
Areas to improve
- Assessment systems in some subjects do not enable staff to check if pupils remember key knowledge over time, making it difficult to evaluate the curriculum's long-term impact.
- There is variation in handwriting teaching, meaning some pupils do not secure foundational skills such as accurate letter formation well enough.
Safeguarding
The report states that "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 | 45% |
| 2023/24 | 44% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| 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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