Heathlands Primary School is a primary school in Mansfield, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a academy converter 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.

Heathlands Primary School currently has around 182 pupils on roll, which is about 96% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53.8% boys and 46.2% girls. Around 20.8% 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 5.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 16.4%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (81.9%).

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Ransom Road, Mansfield, NG21 0DJ
Website: http://www.heathlandsprimary.co.uk
Telephone: 01623401402
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Nottinghamshire
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Shaun Walker
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 148857

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 29/01/2014

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 189
Number of Pupils: 182
Number of Boys: 98
Number of Girls: 84

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 5.1% 4%
Persistent absence: 16.4% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British81.90%149
African6.60%12
Other White6.00%11
White and Black African2.20%4
Indian1.60%3
White and Black Caribbean0.50%1
White and Asian0.50%1
Other Mixed0.50%1
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
Pakistani0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Other Asian0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Other Black0.00%0
Other (any other ethnic group)0.00%0
Unclassified0.00%0

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Heathlands Primary School
Ransom Road , Rainworth NG21 0DJ
3out of 4 0 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Heathlands Primary School
Ransom Road , Rainworth NG21 0DJ
- not rated 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Heathlands First School
Southwell Road East , Rainworth NG21 0EH
- not rated 519 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Lake View Primary and Nursery School
Rainworth Water Road , Rainworth NG21 0DU
- not rated 1,352 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Lake View Primary and Nursery School
Rainworth Water Road , Rainworth NG21 0DU
3out of 4 1,352 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Joseph Whitaker School
Warsop Lane , Rainworth NG21 0AG
- not rated 1,642 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Joseph Whitaker School
Warsop Lane , Rainworth NG21 0AG
- not rated 1,642 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Middle deemed secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Berry Hill Middle School
Black Scotch Lane , NG18 4JW
- not rated 2,781 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Dawn House School
Helmsley Road , Rainworth NG21 0DQ
- not rated 325 yd Non-maintained special school No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.