The Bramble Academy
Mansfield, NG19 8DF · Nottinghamshire · primary school
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186th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 1.9/10 against 1,202 of them, against 1.6/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 40.0 · 8 | 40% | 0.32 |
| 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.
The Bramble Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 40.0% 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%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (1.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.6 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2024.
Beyond the classroom
The school offers a breakfast club, an after-school club, and a Year 5/6 residential trip.
Getting in
The published school roll is 151 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 literacy? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How does the residential trip prepare older pupils for secondary school?
What Ofsted said about The Bramble Academy
Overview
The Bramble Academy has been “completely revitalised” since its previous inspection, with parents and pupils describing how the school has ‘blossomed’. Leaders have implemented a redesigned curriculum and improved teaching practices, resulting in better pupil outcomes and a positive school culture. The report highlights significant progress in reading, mathematics, and personal development.
Strengths
- Pupils are “enthusiastic and motivated learners” who behave well and respond to high expectations.
- The school has “transformed how pupils learn to read” through consistent phonics teaching and new libraries.
- Children in the early years “flourish” and are well prepared for Year 1.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are “fully valued and included” in school life.
- Staff benefit from strong trust support and care for their workload and well-being.
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure the new curriculum is “consistently implemented” across all subjects to address current variations in delivery.
Safeguarding
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 | 33% |
| 2023/24 | 44% |
| 2024/25 | 40% |
| 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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