The Park Junior School
Mansfield, NG20 8JX · Derbyshire · primary school
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178th of 263 primary schools in Derbyshire we can score, 354 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 — 6.2/10 against 1,775 of them, against 5.0/10 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 | 66.0 · 54 | 40% | 2.16 |
| Ofsted | 3 | 35% | 0.10 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 25% | 1.12 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Park Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 66.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 6.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Requires improvement in September 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils attend a residential trip to Sherwood Forest. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 262 pupils against a stated capacity of 280. 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 reach the higher standard in maths? What specific actions are being taken to address the areas highlighted in the 2024 Ofsted report? How does the breakfast club integrate with the morning curriculum?
What Ofsted said about The Park Junior School
Overview
The Park Junior School is undergoing a period of change with new leaders taking action to improve the quality of education. While pupils generally enjoy attending and feel safe, the report states that the overall effectiveness, quality of education, behaviour, and leadership all ‘require improvement’.
Strengths
- Pupils ‘feel safe’ and know they can speak to an adult about worries.
- The provision for personal development is ‘a strength’, with pupils recalling PSHE learning and discussing online safety.
- There is a ‘clear focus on improving access to extra-curricular activities’, with pupils talking ‘with excitement’ about trips.
- Reading is prioritised, with daily sessions and small-group support helping pupils become ‘more confident readers’.
- Staff demonstrate a ‘clear sense of teamwork’ and are ‘proud to work at the school’.
Areas to improve
- The curriculum in some subjects does not identify precisely what pupils should learn, leading to ‘gaps in pupils’ knowledge’.
- Teachers do not consistently check understanding or address misconceptions, meaning assessment processes are ‘underdeveloped’.
- There is no ‘commonly understood approach to dealing with low-level disruption’, causing learning to be interrupted.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are ‘effective’, though the report notes that reporting and recording procedures ‘need to be strengthened’ as staff do not follow a consistent approach.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 46% |
| 2023/24 | 52% |
| 2024/25 | 66% |
| 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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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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