Intake Farm Primary School
Mansfield, NG19 6JA · Nottinghamshire · primary school
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171st 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 2.4/10 against 2,062 of them, against 2.4/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 51.0 · 21 | 40% | 0.83 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Intake Farm Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 51.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 3.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (2.4 out of 10 either way). Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in The Aviary club, the Daily Mile, and Sports Crew. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 209 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 Daily Mile? How does the school manage the transition for children moving from the breakfast club into the main school day?
What Ofsted said about Intake Farm Primary School
Overview
Intake Farm Primary School continues to be a good school, providing an environment where "everyone feels welcome" and pupils are inspired by high ambitions for their future. The report highlights a strong culture of reading, effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, and positive behaviour across the whole school.
Strengths
- Leaders have developed an "ambitious curriculum" with teachers demonstrating "good subject knowledge" and regular training opportunities.
- There is a "real culture of reading" where pupils enjoy books, starting with phonics in the early years and continuing through to older age groups.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive early help and lesson adaptations, allowing them to "access the full curriculum" in an inclusive setting.
- Behaviour is described as "good," with pupils being "polite and kind" and understanding that bullying is not acceptable.
- Staff feel "well supported by leaders," who actively monitor workload to maintain a "healthy work-life balance."
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure that pupils who are "persistently absent" improve their attendance so they do not miss key learning or fall behind their peers.
- The curriculum in a small number of foundation subjects is not yet fully planned or sequenced; leaders should ensure it is "well planned and sequenced" across all subjects to help pupils recall content and make links with previous learning.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a "strong safeguarding culture" where staff are trained to recognise risks and take prompt action.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 43% |
| 2023/24 | 63% |
| 2024/25 | 51% |
| 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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