Heathlands Primary School
Mansfield, NG21 0DJ · Nottinghamshire · primary school
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127th 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 — 7.2/10 against 3,328 of them, against 6.5/10 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 | 72.0 · 71 | 40% | 2.83 |
| Ofsted | 10 | 35% | 0.34 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Heathlands Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 72.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 8.0% 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 (7.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.5 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in December 2025 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join HP-ZONE extra-curricular clubs, with both a breakfast club and an after-school club available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 183 pupils against a stated capacity of 189. 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 new Ofsted framework affect current teaching priorities? What specific activities are included in the HP-ZONE clubs?
What Ofsted said about Heathlands Primary School
Overview
Heathlands Primary School is fulfilling the expected standard of education and care. The report describes a school where pupils are happy, feel safe, and make secure progress through a carefully designed curriculum. Leaders have established a positive, values-based culture with effective governance and strong partnerships with parents.
Strengths
- Pupils achieve close to national expectations, with robust support for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities and disadvantaged pupils.
- Behaviour is "typically calm and respectful," with a clear focus on kindness and zero tolerance for discrimination or harassment.
- Attendance has improved due to "robust systems" and swift action by leaders working closely with families.
- The curriculum builds secure knowledge, particularly in mathematics and phonics, where teaching is systematic and consistent.
- Governance is effective, with trustees providing "effective support and challenge" to ensure improvements are sustained.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure consistent use of high-quality staff interactions in the early years to extend children’s vocabulary during play.
- Staff must implement new approaches to teaching writing, particularly handwriting, consistently and effectively across the school.
- Checks on pupil learning should be used more effectively to address misconceptions and clearly model expectations.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with an open culture where concerns are actively identified and managed to ensure pupils feel safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 44% |
| 2023/24 | 60% |
| 2024/25 | 72% |
| 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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