Cuckney CofE Primary School
Mansfield, NG20 9NB · Nottinghamshire · primary school
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120th 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 4,013 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.8/10 among them, against 4.4/10 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 | 63.0 · 46 | 40% | 1.85 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Cuckney CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 63.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 5.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.8 out of 10 among them, against 4.4 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 121 pupils against a stated capacity of 140. 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 are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating in daily practice?
What Ofsted said about Cuckney CofE Primary School
Overview
Cuckney CofE Primary School is described as a "warm and welcoming place" where pupils feel safe and demonstrate "positive attitudes to their learning." The inspection found that leaders have established a "well-constructed and ambitious curriculum" with high expectations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs. The school received a 'Good' overall effectiveness rating, with 'Outstanding' provision in the early years.
Strengths
- The early years provision is "extremely well designed," with a "fun, stimulating" environment that prepares children "exceptionally well for their next steps."
- Reading is a clear priority; the teaching of phonics is a "strength," and staff use "consistent strategies" to help pupils master sounds and tricky words.
- Pupils are "respectful and tolerant," recognising and valuing different backgrounds, faiths, and cultures within the school community.
- Staff have "secure subject knowledge" and frequently assess pupils’ understanding, often using retrieval tasks to check prior knowledge.
- Governors provide "effective" support and challenge, ensuring staff workload and well-being remain a priority.
Areas to improve
- The delivery of the curriculum in "a small number of foundation subjects" is not yet consistent, with some lesson activities failing to support secure knowledge acquisition.
- Assessment procedures in some foundation subjects are "not fully developed," meaning they do not always identify misconceptions or inform future teaching.
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 | 55% |
| 2023/24 | 36% |
| 2024/25 | 63% |
| 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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