Mansfield Primary Academy
Mansfield, NG18 2LB · Nottinghamshire · primary school
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147th 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 — 5.2/10 against 726 of 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 | 40% | 1.56 |
| 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.
Mansfield Primary Academy 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%. The higher standard was reached by 3.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access a breakfast club, swimming, Forest School, the OAA, and a residential trip to Mablethorpe.
Getting in
The published school roll is 226 pupils against a stated capacity of 234. 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 to move from the expected standard to the higher standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the Forest School sessions? How does the school manage the transition for children joining the 8 remaining places?
What Ofsted said about Mansfield Primary Academy
Overview
Mansfield Primary Academy is described as a happy and inclusive school where staff build strong relationships with pupils and families. The report highlights a broad and inspiring curriculum that supports high ambitions for every child, with particular success in early reading and personal development. While the overall effectiveness is rated as Good, the inspection identifies specific areas regarding curriculum precision and assessment that require attention to further enhance pupil progress.
Strengths
- Staff know pupils and families "exceptionally well," creating an environment where pupils feel "well looked after" and happy.
- Pupils behave well, striving to live up to the school’s "‘3Rs’ of respect, responsibility and resilience," with staff providing "caring and constructive support" when needed.
- The curriculum is "engaging" and "inspiring," featuring memorable experiences such as trips to the seaside and the Tropical Butterfly House that bring learning to life.
- Reading is prioritised effectively; trained staff teach phonics well, and books are "well matched to the sounds they know," helping pupils become "more fluent readers."
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) "do particularly well," benefiting from swift identification and adapted lessons that allow them to access the "same ambitious curriculum alongside their peers."
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, curriculum plans are not yet "precise enough about the knowledge pupils need to acquire, or the exact sequence for learning it," resulting in less effective lessons.
- Staff do not always check pupils’ understanding or book work thoroughly enough, meaning they "miss the opportunity to address the misconceptions that can hinder pupils’ learning."
- Pupils’ attendance is "not as high as it should be," although the school is working with parents to reduce absences.
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 | 43% |
| 2023/24 | 50% |
| 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.
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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