St Philip Neri With St Bede Catholic Voluntary Academy
Mansfield, NG19 6AA · Nottinghamshire · primary school
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153rd 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 4,224 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.2/10 among them, against 3.3/10 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 | 58.0 · 35 | 40% | 1.39 |
| 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.
St Philip Neri With St Bede Catholic Voluntary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 58.0% 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%. 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 2.2 out of 10 among them, against 3.3 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 471 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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
What specific support is available for pupils who are below the expected standard in literacy? How does the curriculum adapt to the diverse needs of the student body?
What Ofsted said about St Philip Neri With St Bede Catholic Voluntary Academy
Overview
St Philip Neri with St Bede Catholic Voluntary Academy continues to be a good school, offering a "nurturing environment" where pupils are "happy and safe." The inspection confirms that leaders prioritise pupils’ spiritual life and well-being, fostering a strong "family ethos" appreciated by parents.
Strengths
- Pupils behave very well, with "few incidents of disruption" and positive relationships with staff.
- The science and geography curricula are "carefully mapped out," allowing pupils to confidently undertake investigations and fieldwork.
- Staff are "well trained" in phonics, helping pupils match letters and sounds from the start of Nursery.
- Leaders provide a "rich range of wider opportunities," including trips, sporting clubs, and roles in services to boost self-confidence.
- Staff appreciate leaders’ efforts to manage workload and support well-being.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure additional early reading support "addresses precisely any gaps in pupils’ phonics knowledge" so pupils catch up quickly.
- Leaders must ensure teachers receive effective advice on adapting teaching for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) to remove inconsistency in provision.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with well-trained staff identifying risks and leaders taking appropriate action to ensure pupils remain safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 61% |
| 2023/24 | 47% |
| 2024/25 | 58% |
| 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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