The Bramble 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 does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.

The Bramble Academy currently has around 172 pupils on roll, which is about 82% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 47.1% boys and 52.9% girls. Around 49.0% 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 6.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 17%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (59.3%). other white pupils make up about 16.3% , followed by african at 12.8%

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: Oxclose Lane, Mansfield, NG19 8DF
Website: www.brambleacademy.org
Telephone: 01623635928
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Nottinghamshire
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Anna Harper
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 141398

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Ofsted Inspection

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

Ofsted inspection date: 02/07/2024

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 210
Number of Pupils: 172
Number of Boys: 81
Number of Girls: 91

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 6.7% 4%
Persistent absence: 17% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British59.30%102
Other White16.30%28
African12.80%22
Other Mixed2.90%5
Other (any other ethnic group)1.70%3
White and Asian1.70%3
Other Asian1.70%3
Chinese0.60%1
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.60%1
Gypsy/Roma0.60%1
White and Black African0.60%1
Other Black0.60%1
Bangladeshi0.60%1
Indian0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
Pakistani0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
White and Black Caribbean0.00%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 (-3.0)
Writing: Average (0.6)
Maths: Average (-1.3)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
33%
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
101.0
Town average
103.6
Local authority average
103.6
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
100.0
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
The Bramble Academy
Oxclose Lane , Mansfield Woodhouse NG19 8DF
3out of 4 0 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Robin Hood Primary and Nursery School
Oxclose Lane , Mansfield Woodhouse NG19 8DF
- not rated 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Robin Hood Infant and Nursery School
Oxclose Lane , Mansfield Woodhouse NG19 8DF
- not rated 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Robin Hood Junior School
Oxclose Lane , Mansfield Woodhouse NG19 8DF
- not rated 0 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
St Edmund's CofE (C) Primary & Nursery School
Church Hill Avenue , Mansfield Woodhouse NG19 9JU
3out of 4 911 yd Voluntary controlled school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Manor School
Park Hall Road , Mansfield Woodhouse NG19 8QA
- not rated 1,105 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Manor Academy
Park Hall Road , Mansfield Woodhouse NG19 8QA
3out of 4 1,105 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Queen Elizabeth's School
150 Chesterfield Road South , NG19 7AP
- not rated 1,304 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Queen Elizabeth's Academy
Chesterfield Road South , NG19 7AP
- not rated 1,304 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 1,304 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 2,051 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Ethel Wainwright Middle School
Westfield Close , Westfield Lane NG19 6BE
- not rated 2,157 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
St John's CofE Middle School
St John Street , NG18 1QH
- not rated 2,353 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Ravensdale Middle School
Ravensdale Road , NG18 2DR
- not rated 2,790 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Cumberlands Middle School
Townroe Drive , NG19 6JN
- not rated 2,828 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Saville House School
Saville House School , 11 Church Street NG19 8AH
- not rated 453 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
The Mansfield Preparatory School
Welbeck Road , Woodhouse NG19 9LA
- not rated 694 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Yeoman Park Academy
Park Hall Road , Mansfield Woodhouse NG19 8PS
- not rated 914 yd Academy special converter Yes Mixed More About School
Yeoman Park School
Park Hall Road , Mansfield Woodhouse NG19 8PS
- not rated 914 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
Oakdale Support Centre
36 Debdale Lane , NG19 7HB
- not rated 1,368 yd Pupil referral unit No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.