Classpot
Heatherley Primary School

Heatherley Primary School

Mansfield, NG19 0PYPrimary School·Ages 3-11
Goodby Ofsted

105%

Capacity

330

Pupils

3.0x

Demand

About Heatherley Primary School

Heatherley 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 330 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (105% of 315 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Heatherley Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sarah James, it falls under Nottinghamshire local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5409th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 7th out of 27 in Mansfield.

Heatherley Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 125 applications for 42 places, making it 3.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 40 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Heatherley Primary School include Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Forest School, Sensory Room, Art Studios, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Swimming, Netball, as well as clubs including Chess, Book Club, Science Club, Eco Club.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 16.4%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Mansfield, Heatherley 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 TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressHeatherley Drive, Mansfield, Mansfield, NG19 0PY
HeadteacherSarah James
Local AuthorityNottinghamshire
Number of Pupils330
Free School Meals (FSM)16.4%
School Capacity330 / 315 (105% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

8 Mar 2023
View Report

Overall Effectiveness

Good

Latest inspection (8 Mar 2023): School remains Good

Improved
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 11 Jan 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (67%)

5409th of 13,686

Nationally

Top 50%

486th of 1,353

In East Midlands

Top 50%

7th of 27

In Mansfield

Top 50%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

67%

Expected Standard

4%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 104
Expected:78%
Higher:13%
Writing
Expected:84%
Higher:27%
MathsAvg Score: 102
Expected:73%
Higher:18%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeImproving +9%

'22/23

58%

'23/24

67%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultySevere Learning

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

Facilities

6
Music RoomsICT SuiteForest SchoolSensory RoomArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

FootballCricketSwimmingNetball

Clubs & Activities

ChessBook ClubScience ClubEco Club

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

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

42

Applications

125

Good Demand

Popular school with more applications than places

Applications to places ratio3.0x
0x1x2x3x5x+

40 families put this school as their 1st choice (32% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About Heatherley Primary School

Heatherley 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.

Contact Information

01623420244www.heatherley.notts.sch.uk

Heatherley Drive, Mansfield

Mansfield, NG19 0PY

Loading map...

Heatherley Drive, Mansfield

Mansfield, NG19 0PY

Journey to School

Enter your postcode to see journey times to this school

Journey times are estimates based on current conditions. Actual times may vary.

Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Parent Reviews

No reviews yet. Be the first to share your experience at Heatherley Primary School!

Write a Review