The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 66% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is nearly full at 92% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
66%
+4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 21 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 257
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 35.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- Head
- Mr Nadeem Shah (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Orchard Close, Shirebrook, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG20 8JX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Park Infant & Nursery School
Primary · Very close
Shirebrook Academy
Secondary · 465m away
Stubbin Wood School
Academy · 522m away
Brookfield Primary School
Primary · 619m away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Primary · 752m away
Langwith Bassett Primary Academy
Primary · 1.0km away
Scarcliffe Primary School
Primary · 2.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is The Park Junior School's Ofsted rating?
The Park Junior School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Park Junior School?
The Park Junior School currently has 257 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Park Junior School take?
The Park Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is The Park Junior School?
The Park Junior School is in Mansfield, NG20 8JX, in the Derbyshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Park Junior School have a sixth form?
No, The Park Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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