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.
| 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 |
Ofsted inspection date: 02/07/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 210 |
| Number of Pupils: | 172 |
| Number of Boys: | 81 |
| Number of Girls: | 91 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.7% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 17% | 8.2% |
| White British | 59.30% | 102 |
| Other White | 16.30% | 28 |
| African | 12.80% | 22 |
| Other Mixed | 2.90% | 5 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.70% | 3 |
| White and Asian | 1.70% | 3 |
| Other Asian | 1.70% | 3 |
| Chinese | 0.60% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.60% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.60% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 0.60% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.60% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.60% | 1 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
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.
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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.