Heathlands Primary School
96%
Capacity
182
Pupils
2.5x
Demand
About Heathlands Primary School
Heathlands 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 182 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (96% of 189 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Heathlands Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Shaun Walker, it falls under Nottinghamshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 60% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7785th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 15th out of 27 in Mansfield.
Heathlands Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 60 applications for 24 places, making it 2.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 23 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Heathlands Primary School include Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Forest School, Playing Fields, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Gymnastics, Tennis, Netball and 1 more, as well as clubs including Eco Club, Art Club, Science Club, Book Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 20.8%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Mansfield, Heathlands 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 | Ransom Road, Mansfield, Mansfield, NG21 0DJ |
| Headteacher | Shaun Walker |
| Local Authority | Nottinghamshire |
| Number of Pupils | 182 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 20.8% |
| School Capacity | 182 / 189 (96% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
5 Jun 2018Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (5 Jun 2018): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 28 Feb 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (60%)
7785th of 13,686
Nationally
715th of 1,353
In East Midlands
15th of 27
In Mansfield
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
60%
Expected Standard
5%
Higher Standard
'22/23
44%
'23/24
60%
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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed24
60
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
23 families put this school as their 1st choice (38% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Ransom Road, Mansfield
Mansfield, NG21 0DJ
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