Located in Mansfield, Brookfield Primary School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.

Brookfield Primary School currently has around 166 pupils on roll, which is about 79% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 56% boys and 44% girls. Around 65.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 9.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 33.1%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (76.5%). other white pupils make up about 13.3%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Requires Improvement. This means the school has areas that require improvement. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Burlington Avenue, Mansfield, NG20 9AD
Website: http://www.brookfield-pri.com
Telephone: 01623742285
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Derbyshire
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Nicola Walker
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 112619

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 09/05/2024

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 4 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 210
Number of Pupils: 166
Number of Boys: 93
Number of Girls: 73

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 9.8% 4%
Persistent absence: 33.1% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British76.50%127
Other White13.30%22
African3.60%6
Other Asian1.20%2
Gypsy/Roma1.20%2
White and Asian1.20%2
Other (any other ethnic group)0.60%1
White and Black Caribbean0.60%1
Other Black0.60%1
Other Mixed0.60%1
Chinese0.60%1
Caribbean0.00%0
Indian0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Pakistani0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
White and Black African0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Unclassified0.00%0

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Average (-0.6)
Writing: Well Above Average (6.0)
Maths: Average (2.2)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
39%
Town average
56%
Local authority average
61%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
4%
Town average
5%
Local authority average
8%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
97.0
Town average
103.6
Local authority average
104.7
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
100.0
Town average
103.3
Local authority average
104.1
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Brookfield Primary School
Burlington Avenue , Langwith Junction NG20 9AD
2out of 4 0 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Langwith Road , Langwith Junction NG20 9RP
4out of 4 357 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary
Langwith Road , Langwith Junction NG20 9RP
- not rated 357 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
The Park Infant & Nursery School
Orchard Close , Park Road NG20 8JX
3out of 4 676 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
The Park Junior School
Orchard Close , NG20 8JX
2out of 4 676 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Shirebrook Academy
Common Lane , Shirebrook NG20 8QF
- not rated 1,058 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Shirebrook School
Common Lane , Shirebrook NG20 8QF
- not rated 1,058 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Stubbin Wood School
Common Lane , Shirebrook NG20 8QF
- not rated 991 yd Academy special converter Yes Mixed More About School
Stubbin Wood School
Common Lane , Shirebrook NG20 8QF
- not rated 991 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.