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High Oakham Primary School

Mansfield, NG18 4SHPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2022
KS2 Results
57%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
65 1st-choice / 60 places
Ranking
#8,633
of 13,686 nationally

About High Oakham Primary School

High Oakham Primary School is a state-funded, mixed primary in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, and it is clearly a popular choice among local families. The school has a capacity of 428 pupils but currently houses 464, meaning it is operating above its official limit. This oversubscription is backed up by the admissions data for the 2025/26 intake: the school received 189 applications for just 60 places, with 65 families listing it as their first preference. That works out at over three applicants for every available spot. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals sits at 9%, which is notably lower than the national average for primary schools, suggesting the intake draws from a relatively less disadvantaged demographic than many schools nationally. With a nursery provision on site, the school caters for children from age three right through to eleven, and its non-religious character means it serves a broad cross-section of the local community.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressNottingham Road, Mansfield, Mansfield, NG18 4SH
HeadteacherStephanie Astle
Local AuthorityNottinghamshire
Number of Pupils464
Free School Meals (FSM)9.0%
School Capacity464 / 428 (108% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

11 May 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (11 May 2022): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 6 Dec 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Dining HallForest SchoolOutdoor PlaygroundLibraryArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

DanceNetballSwimmingGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubBook ClubChoirFilm ClubDrama

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning Difficulty

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

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High Oakham 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.