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Heatherley Primary School

Mansfield, NG19 0PYPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2023
KS2 Results
67%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
40 1st-choice / 42 places
Ranking
#5,409
of 13,686 nationally

About Heatherley Primary School

Heatherley Primary School is clearly a popular choice among local families. In the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 125 applications for just 42 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.98, meaning nearly three families applied for every available spot. Of those, 40 were first-preference applications, and the school made 40 first-preference offers, suggesting that most successful applicants had listed it as their top choice. While the school does not publish a parent-view recommendation percentage, this level of demand is a strong signal of community confidence. The school is led by headteacher Sarah James and serves 330 pupils, slightly above its official capacity of 315, which reflects its popularity. It is a mixed, non-religious state primary for children aged 3 to 11, with nursery provision available for younger children.

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

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

8 Mar 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (8 Mar 2023): School remains Good

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

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.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultySevere Learning

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

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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.