Leas Park Junior School
Mansfield, NG19 8LD · Nottinghamshire · primary school
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197th 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 3,211 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.7/10 among them, against 1.2/10 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 | 36.0 · 6 | 40% | 0.22 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 1.0 · 21 | 25% | 0.53 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Leas Park Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 36.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 1.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.7 out of 10 among them, against 1.2 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 269 pupils against a stated capacity of 280. 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 core subjects? What specific enrichment opportunities are available for children who finish their core work early? How does the school monitor progress for pupils in the bottom 10% of similar-intake schools?
What Ofsted said about Leas Park Junior School
Overview
Leas Park Junior School is described as having a “calm, purposeful air” where pupils are happy and clear about expectations. The report states that the school’s overall effectiveness, quality of education, behaviour, personal development, and leadership are all rated as Good. Leaders have refined the curriculum since the last inspection, ensuring equal opportunities for all pupils, including those with special educational needs.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from a supportive environment, with ‘The Hub’ providing a safe space for regulating emotions and supporting mental well-being.
- Reading is given “high priority,” with tailored programmes helping early readers use sounds to build words.
- Staff deliver lessons using an agreed structure, and adaptations ensure pupils with SEND access the same curriculum as their peers.
- Governors fulfil their statutory duties with diligence, making checks on information presented by leaders.
- Extra-curricular activities are well-run, offering equal opportunities for all pupils, including visits from Paralympians.
Areas to improve
- Some aspects of the curriculum are not fully implemented, slowing pupils’ ability to recall key knowledge; leaders must refine assessment systems and embed key vocabulary.
- Behaviour management systems need further refinement to address perceptions of unfairness among some pupils and parents.
- Attendance for disadvantaged pupils requires improvement, as irregular attendance prevents some from learning the full curriculum.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders going to “great lengths” to ensure systems keep pupils safe and staff reporting concerns swiftly.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 47% |
| 2023/24 | 21% |
| 2024/25 | 36% |
| 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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