Birklands Primary School
103%
Capacity
326
Pupils
2.2x
Demand
About Birklands Primary School
Birklands Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Mansfield community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 326 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (103% of 315 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Birklands Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Amy Watson, it falls under Nottinghamshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 64% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 6291st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 10th out of 27 in Mansfield.
Birklands Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 95 applications for 44 places, making it 2.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 47 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Birklands Primary School include ICT Suite, Outdoor Playground, Gymnasium, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Football, Dance, Cricket and 3 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Drama, Choir, Chess and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 31.6%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Mansfield, Birklands Primary School is one of the options available in the East Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Appleton Street, Mansfield, Mansfield, NG20 0QF |
| Headteacher | Amy Watson |
| Local Authority | Nottinghamshire |
| Number of Pupils | 326 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 31.6% |
| School Capacity | 326 / 315 (103% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
21 Jul 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (21 Jul 2022): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 21 Mar 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (64%)
6291st of 13,686
Nationally
563rd of 1,353
In East Midlands
10th of 27
In Mansfield
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
64%
Expected Standard
4%
Higher Standard
'22/23
64%
'23/24
64%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed44
95
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
47 families put this school as their 1st choice (49% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Appleton Street, Mansfield
Mansfield, NG20 0QF
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