The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity.
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 43.2 vs national 43.8)
- The school is at capacity (106% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
43.2
0.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
38%
3.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
49%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.06
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
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
82%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
5%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 238 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% 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, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 104 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,328
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 23.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Nottinghamshire
- Trust
- EAST MIDLANDS EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Carey Ayres (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Warsop Lane, Rainworth, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG21 0AG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is The Joseph Whitaker School a selective school?
No. The Joseph Whitaker School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend The Joseph Whitaker School?
The Joseph Whitaker School currently has 1,328 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Joseph Whitaker School take?
The Joseph Whitaker School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Joseph Whitaker School?
The Joseph Whitaker School is in Mansfield, NG21 0AG, in the Nottinghamshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Joseph Whitaker School have a sixth form?
Yes, The Joseph Whitaker School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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