Located in Mansfield, The Brunts Academy is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

The Brunts Academy currently has around 1397 pupils on roll, which is about 87% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.6% boys and 48.4% girls. Around 28.2% 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 9.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 26.2%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (75.2%). other white pupils make up about 12%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Requires Improvement. This means the school has areas that require improvement. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around 96% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (86%) , including 36% who stay in school sixth forms and 48% progressing to further education , while 6% enter apprenticeships .

School Information

Address: The Park, Mansfield, NG18 2AT
Website: www.bruntsacademy.org
Telephone: 01623623149
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Secondary
Local authority: Nottinghamshire
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Chris Fisher
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Non-selective
Unique reference: 137763

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Ofsted Inspection

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

Ofsted inspection date: 19/09/2023

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 11 - 18
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 1599
Number of Pupils: 1397
Number of Boys: 721
Number of Girls: 676

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 9.7% 4%
Persistent absence: 26.2% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British75.20%1051
Other White12.00%167
African2.80%39
Other Mixed1.50%21
White and Asian1.10%16
Other Asian1.10%15
Unclassified1.10%15
Other (any other ethnic group)1.00%14
Chinese0.80%11
Bangladeshi0.60%8
Pakistani0.50%7
Other Black0.50%7
Indian0.50%7
White and Black African0.40%5
White and Black Caribbean0.30%4
Gypsy/Roma0.30%4
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.30%4
Caribbean0.10%2
Irish0.00%0

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8: Well below average (-0.51)
Of the 269 pupils at the end of key stage 4 in this school, 243 are included in this measure.
Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
-0.51
Town average
-0.21
Local authority average
-0.20
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
43%
Town average
34%
Local authority average
33%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
33%
Town average
36%
Local authority average
35%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
39.8
Town average
41.5
Local authority average
41.5
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
3.5
Town average
3.6
Local authority average
3.5
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School
96%

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 1,037 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Newgate First School and Nursery
Newgate Lane , NG18 2LB
- not rated 1,037 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Newgate Lane Primary School
Newgate Lane , NG18 2LB
- not rated 1,037 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Heatherley Primary School
Heatherley Drive , Forest Town NG19 0PY
3out of 4 1,099 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
St Edmund's CofE (C) Primary & Nursery School
Church Hill Avenue , Mansfield Woodhouse NG19 9JU
3out of 4 1,122 yd Voluntary controlled school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Brunts School
The Park , Park Avenue NG18 2AT
- not rated 0 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Brunts Academy
The Park , NG18 2AT
2out of 4 0 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Brunts School
The Park , NG18 2AT
- not rated 0 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School
Woodhouse Road , NG18 2BB
- not rated 546 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Girls More About School
Vision Studio School
Chesterfield Road South , NG19 7BB
- not rated 1,091 yd Studio schools No Mixed 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 1,069 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
St John's CofE Middle School
St John Street , NG18 1QH
- not rated 1,451 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Windmill Ridge Middle School
Abbey Road , NG18 3AF
- not rated 1,525 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Ethel Wainwright Middle School
Westfield Close , Westfield Lane NG19 6BE
- not rated 2,058 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
High Oakham Middle School
Nottingham Road , NG18 4SH
- not rated 2,855 yd Community school 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 782 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
West Bridgford High School
West Hill Drive , West Bridgford NG18 1PL
- not rated 998 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Boys More About School
Horizons Academy
Ravensdale Road , NG18 2DP
- not rated 1,008 yd Free schools special No Mixed More About School
The Mansfield Preparatory School
Welbeck Road , Woodhouse NG19 9LA
- not rated 1,457 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Saville House School
Saville House School , 11 Church Street NG19 8AH
- not rated 1,502 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.