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Birklands Primary School

Mansfield, NG20 0QFPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jul 2022
KS2 Results
64%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
47 1st-choice / 44 places
Ranking
#6,291
of 13,686 nationally

About Birklands Primary School

Birklands Primary School is clearly a popular choice among local families. In the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 95 applications for just 44 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.16. Of those, 47 families put it as their first preference, and 43 first-preference offers were made. That level of demand suggests a strong reputation in the Mansfield area. The school is led by headteacher Amy Watson and caters for children aged 3 to 11, with nursery provision on site. It is a state-funded mixed primary school with no religious character. With 326 pupils on roll against a capacity of 315, the school is operating slightly above its official capacity, which may be a practical consideration for parents weighing up class sizes and available spaces.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressAppleton Street, Mansfield, Mansfield, NG20 0QF
HeadteacherAmy Watson
Local AuthorityNottinghamshire
Number of Pupils326
Free School Meals (FSM)31.6%
School Capacity326 / 315 (103% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

21 Jul 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (21 Jul 2022): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 21 Mar 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
ICT SuiteOutdoor PlaygroundGymnasiumSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

RoundersFootballDanceCricketGymnasticsSwimmingTennis

Clubs & Activities

GardeningDramaChoirChessFilm ClubScience Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:45-08:45

After-school care

15:15-18:00

Source: birklandsschool.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Birklands Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.