The short version
Below-average SATs results. 87% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2021).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 27% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2021
- 46% 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
27%
-35.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 209
- Capacity
- 87%
- FSM
- 45.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Nottinghamshire
- Head
- Mrs Helen Simpson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
March 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
April 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
April 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Sherwood Street, Warsop, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG20 0JT
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Sherwood Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Sherwood Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Sherwood Junior School?
Sherwood Junior School currently has 209 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sherwood Junior School take?
Sherwood Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Sherwood Junior School?
Sherwood Junior School is in Mansfield, NG20 0JT, in the Nottinghamshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Sherwood Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Sherwood Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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