Netherfield Infant School (Welbeck Federation of Schools)
About Netherfield Infant School (Welbeck Federation of Schools)
Netherfield Infant School, part of the Welbeck Federation of Schools, is a small state primary in Mansfield with a current roll of 90 pupils against a capacity of 120, meaning it has room to grow. Its intake is notably diverse in terms of disadvantage: 47.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, a figure well above the national average and a strong indicator of the community it serves. Demand for places is high — for the 2025/26 admissions cycle, the school received 31 applications for just 17 total places, with all 17 first-preference applicants offered a spot. That gives an oversubscription ratio of 1.82, suggesting a school that local families actively seek out despite its relatively small size. The school caters to children aged 3 to 7, with nursery provision available, and is mixed-gender with no religious character. Its headteacher is Julie Risher.
Key Details
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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
11 Oct 2022Source: Ofsted, 4 Dec 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
5Facilities 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
08:45 – 15:15
Breakfast club
07:30-08:40
Source: thewelbeckfederation.org. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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