Peafield Lane Academy

About Peafield Lane Academy

Peafield Lane Academy, a state primary in Mansfield, holds a Good rating from Ofsted, a grade it has maintained across both its most recent inspections. The school’s most telling academic metric is its Key Stage 2 combined reading, writing and maths expected standard score of 73%, which places it third out of 27 primary schools in the Mansfield local authority area. This puts the school comfortably in the top 25% nationally, and well above the Nottinghamshire local authority average of 61% for the same measure. The school’s 2023/24 results show that 73% of pupils met the expected standard in all three subjects, while just 2% reached the higher standard in that combined measure. In individual subjects, 85% met expectations in writing, 83% in maths, and 78% in reading, with reading and maths average scores of 106 and 105 respectively.

The Ofsted inspection from 2022, which was an ungraded visit, confirmed that the school remains Good, with leadership and management also rated Good. The early years provision, however, was judged Outstanding, a notable improvement from the grade 2 (Good) it received in the 2011 inspection. The school’s Progress 8 data is not available, but the raw attainment figures suggest solid foundations for pupils moving into secondary school. With 22.5% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a community with above-average disadvantage, yet its results outpace the local average. The school is oversubscribed: for the 2025/26 intake, it received 96 applications for 37 places, with 37 first-preference offers made, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.59. This level of demand reflects its strong local reputation.

The school offers a range of facilities including a gymnasium, outdoor playground, sensory room, art studios, music rooms, dining hall and a chapel. Sports provision includes netball, swimming, cricket, tennis, cross country, rounders and gymnastics, while clubs extend to eco club, drama, choir, film club and chess. SEND provisions are in place for specific learning difficulties including dyslexia, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech, language and communication needs, and autistic spectrum disorder. With nursery provision on site, the school caters for children from age three. For families considering Peafield Lane, the data paints a picture of a consistently Good school with strong academic outcomes relative to its local area, high demand for places, and a broad offering of facilities and support that should suit families who value both academic rigour and a well-resourced primary experience.

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