Peafield Lane Academy
Mansfield, NG19 9PB · Nottinghamshire · primary school
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63rd 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 — 7.7/10 against 2,863 of them, against 6.9/10 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 | 76.0 · 80 | 40% | 3.19 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Peafield Lane Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 76.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0%, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2022. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
A breakfast club is available for pupils.
Getting in
The published school roll is 299 pupils against a stated capacity of 315. 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 not yet meeting the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the breakfast club provision? How does the school maintain the Good Ofsted rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Peafield Lane Academy
Overview
Peafield Lane Academy continues to be a good school where pupils feel part of a ‘big family’ and enjoy a ‘happy place to learn and grow’. The inspection confirms that the school delivers a high-quality education, with pupils leaving ‘looking back with pride and forward with confidence’.
Strengths
- Pupils are ‘fluent, enthusiastic readers’ due to a ‘highly effective’ phonics programme that starts in the Nursery Year.
- The curriculum is ‘ambitious’ and ‘logical’, ensuring pupils have a ‘quick recall of number facts’ and secure knowledge in subjects like geography.
- Staff support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities well, ensuring ‘no pupil misses out’ and they learn alongside others.
- Pupils demonstrate ‘exceptional’ understanding of British values and are taught how to be responsible young citizens.
- Staff are a ‘happy team’ who believe the school is ‘well led’ and that leaders manage workload effectively.
Areas to improve
- Leaders of some foundation subjects are ‘relatively new to their roles’ and their ‘knowledge and skills are not yet sufficiently robust’.
- Senior leaders must ensure these middle leaders receive the guidance needed to ‘become experts in their roles’ and coach teachers effectively.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are ‘effective’, with staff thoroughly trained to recognise signs of harm and report concerns without delay.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 76% |
| 2023/24 | 73% |
| 2024/25 | 76% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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