The short version
Average GCSE results. 78% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 44.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 37% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
44.0
0.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
35%
6.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
15%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.15
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
84%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
77%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
11%
Based on 167 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
27% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 75 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,064
- Capacity
- 78%
- FSM
- 36.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Nottinghamshire
- Trust
- NOVA EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mr Simon Morton
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Burns Lane, Warsop, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG20 0QN
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Meden School a selective school?
No. Meden School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Meden School's Ofsted rating?
Meden School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Meden School?
Meden School currently has 1,064 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Meden School take?
Meden School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Meden School?
Meden School is in Mansfield, NG20 0QN, in the Nottinghamshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Meden School have a sixth form?
Yes, Meden School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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