Crescent Primary School, based in Mansfield, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 3 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.

Crescent Primary School currently has around 452 pupils on roll, which is about 108% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 48.7% boys and 51.3% girls. Around 36.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 5.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 16.8%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (69%). other white pupils make up about 10.6%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Booth Crescent, Mansfield, NG19 7LF
Website: www.crescentprimaryschool.com/
Telephone: 01623468558
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Nottinghamshire
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Rachel Spray
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 132243

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 28/11/2018

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 420
Number of Pupils: 452
Number of Boys: 220
Number of Girls: 232

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 5.5% 4%
Persistent absence: 16.8% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British69.00%312
Other White10.60%48
African5.80%26
Unclassified5.10%23
Other Mixed3.30%15
Chinese2.20%10
Other (any other ethnic group)1.50%7
Indian0.90%4
Other Asian0.70%3
Pakistani0.40%2
Other Black0.40%2
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
White and Black Caribbean0.00%0
White and Black African0.00%0
White and Asian0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%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 (0.0)
Writing: Well Above Average (3.0)
Maths: Well Above Average (3.2)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
59%
Town average
56%
Local authority average
54%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
8%
Town average
5%
Local authority average
5%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
103.0
Town average
103.6
Local authority average
103.6
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
105.0
Town average
103.3
Local authority average
103.1
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Crescent Primary School
Booth Crescent , NG19 7LF
4out of 4 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Bull Farm First School and Nursery
Booth Crescent , NG19 7LF
- not rated 165 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Farmilo First School
Woburn Road , NG19 7RS
- not rated 1,160 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Farmilo Primary School and Nursery
Woburn Lane , NG19 7RT
3out of 4 1,160 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Rosebrook Primary School
Townroe Drive , NG19 6JN
- not rated 1,423 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
All Saints RC Comprehensive School
Broomhill Lane , NG19 6BW
- not rated 1,373 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
All Saints' Catholic Voluntary Academy
Broomhill Lane , NG19 6BW
3out of 4 1,373 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
The Queen Elizabeth's School
150 Chesterfield Road South , NG19 7AP
- not rated 1,640 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Queen Elizabeth's Academy
Chesterfield Road South , NG19 7AP
- not rated 1,640 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Queen Elizabeth's (1561) Endowed School
150 Chesterfield Road South , NG19 7AP
- not rated 1,640 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Middle deemed secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Bull Farm Middle School
Bright Square , NG19 7LJ
- not rated 328 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Cumberlands Middle School
Townroe Drive , NG19 6JN
- not rated 1,423 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Ethel Wainwright Middle School
Westfield Close , Westfield Lane NG19 6BE
- not rated 1,534 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
St John's CofE Middle School
St John Street , NG18 1QH
- not rated 2,426 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Oakdale Support Centre
36 Debdale Lane , NG19 7HB
- not rated 1,068 yd Pupil referral unit No Mixed More About School
Beech Hill School
Fairholme Drive , NG19 6DX
- not rated 1,156 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Beech Academy
Fairholme Drive , NG19 6DX
3out of 4 1,163 yd Academy special sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Redgate Primary Academy
Somersall Street , NG19 6EL
3out of 4 1,581 yd Academy special sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Redgate School
Somersall Street , NG19 6EL
- not rated 1,581 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.