Oak Tree Primary School
Mansfield, NG18 3PJ · Nottinghamshire · primary school
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191st 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 — 3.0/10 against 229 of them, against 1.6/10 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 | 50.0 · 19 | 40% | 0.76 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Oak Tree Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 50.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (3.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 205 pupils against a stated capacity of 320. 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 in reaching the higher standard in maths? What specific strategies are used to improve reading outcomes for the majority of the cohort?
What Ofsted said about Oak Tree Primary School
Overview
Pupils are “happy to attend” the school and display “positive attitudes to all aspects of school life.” The report describes a “calm and orderly” environment where staff prioritise well-being and pupils feel “safe and cared for.” Leaders have established an “ambitious curriculum” that prepares pupils well for life in modern Britain.
Strengths
- Teachers possess “strong subject knowledge” and use effective questioning to help pupils “recall what they have been taught.”
- “Phonics” is taught well in the early years and key stage 1, with most pupils learning to read quickly.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive “high-quality support” to enjoy the same opportunities as others.
- Staff morale is high, and trust leaders provide strong support to ensure recent staffing changes have not negatively affected pupils.
- Pupils understand “equality and diversity” and talk confidently about British values.
Areas to improve
- In a “small number of subjects,” curriculum plans do not clearly identify the important knowledge pupils should learn, meaning teachers do not always provide the necessary content.
- A “significant minority of pupils,” including vulnerable pupils and those with SEND, are absent too often, missing essential learning opportunities.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are “effective,” with “robust systems” in place to ensure pupils receive support and leaders work closely with families and agencies.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 47% |
| 2023/24 | 50% |
| 2024/25 | 50% |
| 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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