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The Brunts Academy

Mansfield, NG18 2ATSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Requires Improvement
Sep 2023
Progress 8
-0.41
Below average
−20+2
Competition
0.6×
Not oversubscribed
153 1st-choice / 241 places
Ranking
#2,464
of 3,141 nationally

About The Brunts Academy

The Brunts Academy is a large, mixed secondary school in Mansfield with 1,397 pupils on roll against a capacity of 1,599, meaning it is currently under-enrolled. Despite this, demand for places is strong: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 682 applications for 241 places, an oversubscription ratio of 2.83, with 153 first-preference offers made. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 28.2%, well above the national average, reflecting the school’s role in serving a relatively disadvantaged community. The school has a secular religious character and is led by headteacher Chris Fisher. It also has a dedicated sixth form, which was rated Good in the most recent inspection, and offers a broad range of facilities including a swimming pool, theatre, and sixth form centre.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressThe Park, Mansfield, Mansfield, NG18 2AT
HeadteacherChris Fisher
Local AuthorityNottinghamshire
Number of Pupils1,397
Free School Meals (FSM)28.2%
School Capacity1,397 / 1,599 (87% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

19 Sept 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Requires improvement
Personal Development
Requires improvement
Leadership & Management
Requires improvement
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 12 Oct 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

11
Swimming PoolArt StudiosTennis CourtsAstro TurfSports HallScience LabsLibraryTheatreGymnasiumSixth Form CentreChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

15

Sports

BadmintonFootballRoundersHockeyRugbyCricketSwimming

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubEco ClubModel United NationsOrchestraChoirCodingGardeningDuke of Edinburgh

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

SEND Support

Mental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalOther

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Brunts Academy

The Brunts Academy has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.