The short version
Above-average SATs results. 87% capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 71% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2022
- 33% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
71%
+9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 30 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 390
- Capacity
- 87%
- FSM
- 33.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Nottinghamshire
- Head
- Mr Julian Fieldwick (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2022 | School Inspection
Short inspection
March 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2008 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
October 2006 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection
July 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Cox's Lane, Mansfield Woodhouse, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG19 8PG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Manor Academy
Secondary · 790m away
The Bramble Academy
Primary · 914m away
Yeoman Park School
Special school · 922m away
Yeoman Park Academy
Academy · 922m away
Leas Park Junior School
Primary · 986m away
St Edmund's CofE (C) Primary & Nursery School
Primary · 1.5km away
Queen Elizabeth's Academy
Secondary · 2.1km away
Peafield Lane Academy
Primary · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Northfield Primary and Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
Northfield Primary and Nursery School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in June 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Northfield Primary and Nursery School?
Northfield Primary and Nursery School currently has 390 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Northfield Primary and Nursery School take?
Northfield Primary and Nursery School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Northfield Primary and Nursery School?
Northfield Primary and Nursery School is in Mansfield, NG19 8PG, in the Nottinghamshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Northfield Primary and Nursery School have a sixth form?
No, Northfield Primary and Nursery School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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