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Mansfield Primary Academy

Mansfield Primary Academy

Mansfield, NG18 2LBPrimary School·Ages 3-11
Goodby Ofsted

104%

Capacity

218

Pupils

3.6x

Demand

About Mansfield Primary Academy

Mansfield Primary Academy is a state-funded None primary school serving the Mansfield community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 218 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (104% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Mansfield Primary Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher David Jane, it falls under Nottinghamshire local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 50% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 10633rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 19th out of 27 in Mansfield.

Mansfield Primary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 68 applications for 19 places, making it 3.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 19 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Mansfield Primary Academy include Sports Hall, Art Studios, Forest School, Music Rooms, Playing Fields.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Athletics, Netball, Dance and 2 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Chess, Coding.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 59.8%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Mansfield, Mansfield Primary Academy 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 TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressNewgate Lane, Mansfield, Mansfield, NG18 2LB
HeadteacherDavid Jane
Local AuthorityNottinghamshire
Number of Pupils218
Free School Meals (FSM)59.8%
School Capacity218 / 210 (104% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

9 Jul 2024
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Overall Effectiveness

Good

Unchanged
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 11 Sept 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (50%)

10633rd of 13,686

Nationally

Top 78%

1013th of 1,353

In East Midlands

Top 75%

19th of 27

In Mansfield

Top 70%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

50%

Expected Standard

7%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 102
Expected:57%
Higher:17%
Writing
Expected:63%
Higher:7%
MathsAvg Score: 101
Expected:63%
Higher:27%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeImproving +7%

'22/23

43%

'23/24

50%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning DifficultyMulti-Sensory

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

Facilities

5
Sports HallArt StudiosForest SchoolMusic RoomsPlaying Fields

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

SwimmingAthleticsNetballDanceRoundersFootball

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirChessCoding

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

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

19

Applications

68

High Demand

Competitive - many more applications than places available

Applications to places ratio3.6x
0x1x2x3x5x+

19 families put this school as their 1st choice (28% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About Mansfield Primary Academy

Mansfield Primary Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.

Contact Information

01623624709www.mansfieldprimaryacademy.org

Newgate Lane, Mansfield

Mansfield, NG18 2LB

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Newgate Lane, Mansfield

Mansfield, NG18 2LB

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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