The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 31% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- 36% 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
31%
-31.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-6.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
95
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% 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, 26 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 22 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 263
- Capacity
- 74%
- FSM
- 36.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Nottinghamshire
- Trust
- DIVERSE ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Gareth Letton
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Church Road, Clipstone, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG21 9DF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Samuel Barlow Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Samuel Barlow Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Samuel Barlow Primary Academy?
Samuel Barlow Primary Academy currently has 263 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Samuel Barlow Primary Academy take?
Samuel Barlow Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Samuel Barlow Primary Academy?
Samuel Barlow Primary Academy is in Mansfield, NG21 9DF, in the Nottinghamshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Samuel Barlow Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Samuel Barlow Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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