Crescent Primary School

About Crescent Primary School

Crescent Primary School in Mansfield is a state primary that is clearly in demand. With 452 pupils on roll against a capacity of 420, the school is running over its official number, and the 2025/26 admissions data confirms the pressure: 111 applications for just 56 places, with an oversubscription ratio of 1.98. Only 55 first-preference offers were made, meaning that even among families who put it top of their list, not everyone got in. The school serves a community with a notably high level of disadvantage — 36.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the national average for primary schools. This context makes the school’s performance all the more striking. It is a mixed, non-religious school for ages 3 to 11, with nursery provision on site, and is led by headteacher Rachel Spray.

Academically, Crescent Primary is a strong performer. In its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 2018, it was rated Outstanding overall, with Outstanding for leadership and management and for early years provision. An ungraded inspection in February 2024 confirmed that the school remains Outstanding. At Key Stage 2 in the 2023/24 academic year, 66% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined — above the Nottinghamshire local authority average of 61%. The school also performs well at the higher standard, with 36% of pupils achieving higher scores in maths and 24% in reading, though writing at the higher level is lower at 7%. Average scaled scores were 106 in maths and 105 in reading. Nationally, Crescent ranks in the top 50% of all primary schools for this combined measure, and sits 8th out of 27 primary schools in the Mansfield local area.

The school offers a solid range of facilities including a library, playing fields, a forest school, art studios and a dining hall, plus a chapel on site. Sports provision covers cross country, cricket, athletics, tennis and dance, and there are clubs for drama, book club, science club and choir. For families with children who have additional needs, the school lists support for a wide range of SEND categories, including autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language difficulties, and social, emotional and mental health needs. Given its oversubscription, families living closest to the school will have the strongest chance of a place. This is a school that suits families looking for a high-performing, inclusive primary in Mansfield that achieves strong results despite serving a relatively disadvantaged intake.

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