Forest Town Primary School
76%
Capacity
319
Pupils
3.9x
Demand
About Forest Town Primary School
Forest Town 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 319 pupils on roll, operating at 76% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Forest Town Primary School "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Celia Smith, it falls under Nottinghamshire local authority.
Forest Town Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 62 applications for 16 places, making it 3.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 14 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 Forest Town Primary School include ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Gymnasium, Sensory Room, Playing Fields, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Gymnastics, Tennis, Swimming and 3 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Film Club, Art Club, Coding and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 38.7%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Mansfield, Forest Town 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 | Forest Town Primary School, Clipstone Road West, Mansfield, Mansfield, NG19 0ED |
| Headteacher | Celia Smith |
| Local Authority | Nottinghamshire |
| Number of Pupils | 319 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 38.7% |
| School Capacity | 319 / 420 (76% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
4 Oct 2022Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 27 Nov 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed16
62
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
14 families put this school as their 1st choice (23% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Forest Town Primary School, Clipstone Road West, Mansfield
Mansfield, NG19 0ED
Forest Town Primary School, Clipstone Road West, Mansfield
Mansfield, NG19 0ED
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