The short version
Average GCSE results. 80% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 44.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
44.4
0.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
47%
5.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
67%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.10
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
91%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
78%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
6%
Employment
Directly into work
6%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 161 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
26% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 17 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 59 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 984
- Capacity
- 80%
- FSM
- 25.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Nottinghamshire
- Trust
- NOVA EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mr Paddy Cassidy (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Forest Town, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG19 0JX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmJohn T Rice Infant and Nursery School
Primary · Very close
Samuel Barlow Primary Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Holly Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Forest Town Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Oak Tree Primary School
Primary · 2.5km away
Peafield Lane Academy
Primary · 2.5km away
Samworth Church Academy
Secondary · 2.9km away
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Primary · 3.0km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Garibaldi School a selective school?
No. The Garibaldi School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Garibaldi School's Ofsted rating?
The Garibaldi School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Garibaldi School?
The Garibaldi School currently has 984 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Garibaldi School take?
The Garibaldi School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Garibaldi School?
The Garibaldi School is in Mansfield, NG19 0JX, in the Nottinghamshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Garibaldi School have a sixth form?
Yes, The Garibaldi School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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