Located in Mansfield, Fountaindale School is a not applicable school, serving pupils aged 3 to 18. The school is a academy special sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Fountaindale School currently has around 92 pupils on roll, which is about 110% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 57.6% boys and 42.4% girls. Around 44.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 14.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 57.7%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (83.7%).
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Nottingham Road, Mansfield, NG18 5BA |
| Website: | https://www.fountaindaleschool.org/ |
| Telephone: | 01623792671 |
| School Type: | Academy special sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Nottinghamshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Charlotte Adu |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | |
| Unique reference: | 149430 |
Ofsted inspection date: 13/05/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 84 |
| Number of Pupils: | 92 |
| Number of Boys: | 53 |
| Number of Girls: | 39 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 14.7% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 57.7% | 8.2% |
| White British | 83.70% | 77 |
| Other Mixed | 5.40% | 5 |
| African | 4.30% | 4 |
| White and Asian | 1.10% | 1 |
| Other Black | 1.10% | 1 |
| Pakistani | 1.10% | 1 |
| Indian | 1.10% | 1 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.10% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 1.10% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other White | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilgrim Oak Infant School Swinton Rise , Ravenshead NG15 9FS | - not rated | 2,335 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Martin Roe CofE Junior School Swinton Rise , Ravenshead NG15 9FS | - not rated | 2,335 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravenshead CofE Primary School Swinton Rise , Ravenshead NG15 9FS | 3out of 4 | 2,384 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's CofE Primary Academy, Mansfield Bellamy Road , NG18 4LN | 3out of 4 | 2,777 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's CofE Primary School Bellamy Road , NG18 4LN | - not rated | 2,777 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Oakham Middle School Nottingham Road , NG18 4SH | - not rated | 3,173 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Nottinghamshire College Derby Road , NG18 5BH | - not rated | 2,183 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fountaindale School Nottingham Road , NG18 5BA | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harlow Academy Nottingham Road , NG18 5BA | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fountaindale School Nottingham Road , NG18 5BA | - not rated | 63 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Portland College Nottingham Road , NG18 4TJ | - not rated | 273 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pollyteach Limited The Elms, Portland College , Nottingham Road NG18 4TJ | - not rated | 451 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.