High Oakham Primary School
Mansfield, NG18 4SH · Nottinghamshire · primary school
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146th 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 3,837 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.9/10 among them, against 3.5/10 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 | 60.0 · 39 | 41% | 1.58 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.78 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.74 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
High Oakham Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 60.0% 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 2022. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.9 out of 10 among them, against 3.5 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school offers a Code Club, along with breakfast and after-school clubs.
Getting in
The published school roll is 477 pupils against a stated capacity of 428. 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
Since the last inspection was in 2022, what specific improvements have been made to support reading and writing? How does the Code Club integrate with the wider curriculum for pupils who join mid-year?
What Ofsted said about High Oakham Primary School
Overview
High Oakham Primary School continues to be a good school, described as welcoming with clear routines and positive relationships. Leaders have developed an ambitious curriculum that develops pupils’ knowledge over time, supported by effective teaching in phonics, mathematics, and religious education.
Strengths
- Staff establish "clear routines and positive relationships," ensuring pupils feel safe, happy, and ready to learn.
- The curriculum is well-sequenced, with leaders identifying "the most important knowledge that pupils must learn and remember."
- Phonics is taught consistently and well, with teachers matching reading books to sounds, helping pupils become "confident and fluent readers."
- Mathematics is taught effectively, with staff checking learning frequently and providing opportunities for pupils to recap, securing their "mathematical knowledge and understanding."
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are "well supported," with teachers adapting instruction to help them access the curriculum.
Areas to improve
- Some subject leaders are new to their roles and have not yet monitored their subjects effectively; leaders must ensure they gain the "necessary knowledge and understanding to effectively measure the implementation and impact of the curriculum."
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders prioritising safety, ensuring staff are well trained, and maintaining clear systems to record and follow up on concerns promptly.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 68% |
| 2023/24 | 57% |
| 2024/25 | 60% |
| 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.
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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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