Hetts Lane Infant and Nursery School
About Hetts Lane Infant and Nursery School
Hetts Lane Infant and Nursery School, a state primary in Mansfield for children aged 3 to 7, performs well against the Nottinghamshire local authority average for its type. While the LA average for Key Stage 2 attainment sits at 61, it is important to note that Hetts Lane is an infant school, meaning its pupils take no KS2 SATs, so a direct academic comparison is not possible. However, the school’s most recent Ofsted inspection in 2024 rated it Good overall, a significant improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating in 2017. The school is oversubscribed, receiving 90 applications for 42 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, with 37 of those offers going to first-preference families. This demand suggests strong local confidence in the school, and the 2.14 oversubscription ratio indicates it is a popular choice for families in the area.
Key Details
The full report on this school
What 11 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
13 Nov 2024Latest monitoring visit (13 Nov 2024): Standards maintained
Source: Ofsted, 4 Jun 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:30 – 15:00
Breakfast club
07:30-08:30
Source: hettslane.com. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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