Intake Farm Primary School
About Intake Farm Primary School
Intake Farm Primary School is a state primary in Mansfield that is clearly in high demand locally. The school has 227 pupils on roll, exceeding its official capacity of 210, and for the 2025/26 reception intake it received 61 applications for just 20 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3.05. All 20 first-preference applicants were offered a place, but the numbers suggest many families miss out. The school serves a community with above-average levels of disadvantage: 33% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, compared with the national primary average of around 24%. This context matters when interpreting the school’s results, and it also points to a school that is well-integrated into its local area. The headteacher is Helen Cox, and the school has a nursery provision for children from age three, making it a natural choice for local families looking for continuity from early years through to Year 6.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, 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
28 Jun 2023Latest monitoring visit (28 Jun 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 16 Feb 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
8Facilities 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.
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