Mansfield Primary Academy, based in Mansfield, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a academy sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a none religious character.

Mansfield Primary Academy currently has around 218 pupils on roll, which is about 104% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.1% boys and 50.9% girls. Around 59.8% 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 6.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 26.6%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (65.1%). other white pupils make up about 12.8% , followed by african at 11.5%

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: Newgate Lane, Mansfield, NG18 2LB
Website: www.mansfieldprimaryacademy.org
Telephone: 01623624709
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Nottinghamshire
Headteacher / Principal: Mr David Jane
Religious character: None
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 138570

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Ofsted Inspection

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

Ofsted inspection date: 09/07/2024

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 210
Number of Pupils: 218
Number of Boys: 107
Number of Girls: 111

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 6.8% 4%
Persistent absence: 26.6% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British65.10%142
Other White12.80%28
African11.50%25
Other Black2.80%6
Other Mixed2.30%5
Pakistani1.40%3
Other Asian1.40%3
White and Black African0.90%2
White and Asian0.90%2
Caribbean0.50%1
Indian0.50%1
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
White and Black Caribbean0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Other (any other ethnic group)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: Well Below Average (-4.2)
Writing: Average (-0.3)
Maths: Below Average (-2.7)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
43%
Town average
56%
Local authority average
54%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
0%
Town average
5%
Local authority average
5%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
100.0
Town average
103.6
Local authority average
103.6
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
99.0
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
Mansfield Primary Academy
Newgate Lane , NG18 2LB
3out of 4 0 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Newgate First School and Nursery
Newgate Lane , NG18 2LB
- not rated 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Newgate Lane Primary School
Newgate Lane , NG18 2LB
- not rated 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
King Edward Primary School & Nursery
St Andrew Street , Littleworth NG18 2RG
3out of 4 723 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
King Edward Primary School & Nursery
St Andrew Street , Littleworth NG18 2RG
- not rated 723 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 989 yd Studio schools No Mixed More About School
The Brunts School
The Park , Park Avenue NG18 2AT
- not rated 1,037 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Brunts Academy
The Park , NG18 2AT
2out of 4 1,037 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Brunts School
The Park , NG18 2AT
- not rated 1,037 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School
Woodhouse Road , NG18 2BB
- not rated 1,148 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Girls More About School

Middle deemed secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Ravensdale Middle School
Ravensdale Road , NG18 2DR
- not rated 1,097 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Windmill Ridge Middle School
Abbey Road , NG18 3AF
- not rated 1,193 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
St John's CofE Middle School
St John Street , NG18 1QH
- not rated 1,205 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
High Oakham Middle School
Nottingham Road , NG18 4SH
- not rated 1,844 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Berry Hill Middle School
Black Scotch Lane , NG18 4JW
- not rated 1,975 yd Community 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 2,745 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
R.E.A.L. Independent Schools Mansfield
6 Woodhouse Road , NG18 2AD
- not rated 681 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
West Bridgford High School
West Hill Drive , West Bridgford NG18 1PL
- not rated 759 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Boys More About School
Horizons Academy
Ravensdale Road , NG18 2DP
- not rated 1,089 yd Free schools special No Mixed More About School
Oakdale Learning Centre
Westfield Lane , Mansfield NG19 6AH
- not rated 1,673 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Beech Hill School
Fairholme Drive , NG19 6DX
- not rated 2,342 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.