High Oakham 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.

High Oakham Primary School currently has around 464 pupils on roll, which is about 108% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.5% boys and 48.5% girls. Around 9.0% 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 4.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 9%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (86%).

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: Nottingham Road, Mansfield, NG18 4SH
Website: http://www.highoakham.co.uk/
Telephone: 01623461313
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Nottinghamshire
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Stephanie Astle
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 133278

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 21/11/2012

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 428
Number of Pupils: 464
Number of Boys: 239
Number of Girls: 225

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 4.1% 4%
Persistent absence: 9% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British86.00%399
Other White2.80%13
Pakistani1.50%7
White and Black African1.30%6
Other Mixed1.30%6
White and Black Caribbean0.90%4
Chinese0.90%4
Other (any other ethnic group)0.60%3
African0.60%3
Other Asian0.60%3
Indian0.60%3
Bangladeshi0.60%3
White and Asian0.60%3
Unclassified0.60%3
Other Black0.40%2
Irish0.20%1
Gypsy/Roma0.20%1
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 (1.5)
Writing: Average (0.9)
Maths: Average (-0.2)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
68%
Town average
56%
Local authority average
54%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
7%
Town average
5%
Local authority average
5%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
107.0
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
High Oakham Primary School
Nottingham Road , NG18 4SH
3out of 4 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
King Edward Primary School & Nursery
St Andrew Street , Littleworth NG18 2RG
3out of 4 1,133 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
King Edward Primary School & Nursery
St Andrew Street , Littleworth NG18 2RG
- not rated 1,133 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
King Edward First School
St Andrew's Street , Littleworth NG18 2RG
- not rated 1,133 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Sutton Road First and Nursery School
Moor Lane , NG18 5SF
- not rated 1,602 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Vision Studio School
Chesterfield Road South , NG19 7BB
- not rated 2,223 yd Studio schools No Mixed More About School
Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School
Woodhouse Road , NG18 2BB
- not rated 2,783 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Girls More About School
Samworth Church Academy
Sherwood Hall Road , NG18 2DY
- not rated 2,822 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Sherwood Hall School and Sixth Form College
Sherwood Hall Road , NG18 2DY
- not rated 2,822 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Brunts School
The Park , Park Avenue NG18 2AT
- not rated 2,855 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Middle deemed secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
High Oakham Middle School
Nottingham Road , NG18 4SH
- not rated 0 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Berry Hill Middle School
Black Scotch Lane , NG18 4JW
- not rated 1,723 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
St John's CofE Middle School
St John Street , NG18 1QH
- not rated 2,089 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Windmill Ridge Middle School
Abbey Road , NG18 3AF
- not rated 2,517 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Ravensdale Middle School
Ravensdale Road , NG18 2DR
- not rated 2,741 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
West Nottinghamshire College
Derby Road , NG18 5BH
- not rated 993 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
West Bridgford High School
West Hill Drive , West Bridgford NG18 1PL
- not rated 2,096 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Boys More About School
R.E.A.L. Independent Schools Mansfield
6 Woodhouse Road , NG18 2AD
- not rated 2,219 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Oakdale Learning Centre
Westfield Lane , Mansfield NG19 6AH
- not rated 2,527 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Harlow Wood Hospital School
Harlow Wood , NG18 4TH
- not rated 2,533 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Horizons Academy
Ravensdale Road , NG18 2DP
- not rated 2,764 yd Free schools special No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.