SchoolScoresBerry Hill Primary School
Community school · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Black Scotch Lane, Mansfield, NG18 4JW
01623 478477 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 21 January 2020.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 14 May 2025: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
87 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Mansfield comparisons use the 19 of its 50 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 31 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Mansfield | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 1st highest of 19 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Mansfield. Higher than 82% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 95% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 1st highest of 19 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Mansfield. Higher than 80% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 96% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 4th highest of 19 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Mansfield. Higher than 88% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 99% | 90% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 19 parents whose child had been bullied 6th highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Mansfield. Higher than 44% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 53% | 54% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 63 parents who had raised a concern Joint 3rd highest of 15 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Mansfield. Higher than 72% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 81% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 22 parents of children with SEND Joint 1st highest of 26 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nottinghamshire. Higher than 96% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | – | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 4th highest of 19 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Mansfield. Higher than 87% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 99%said yes | 90% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 19%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Mansfield figures pool parents at the Mansfield schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
58 pupils in this year group.
53% — 11 points below the Nottinghamshire average, and 9 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Nottinghamshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 53% | 64% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 3% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 69% | 76% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 72% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 66% | 76% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 102 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Nottinghamshire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 45 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 44 |
| Of those, offered a place | 44 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 169 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.1 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Nottinghamshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 48th highest of 49 state primary schools in Mansfield. Higher than 12% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 8.3% | 24.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 9th highest of 49 state primary schools in Mansfield. Higher than 47% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.9% | 1.5%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 31st highest of 49 state primary schools in Mansfield. Higher than 32% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 11.7% | 11.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 15th highest of 49 state primary schools in Mansfield. Higher than 66% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 18.8% | 12.9%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 5th lowest of 49 state primary schools in Mansfield. Lower than 81% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.0% | 4.9%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 5th lowest of 49 state primary schools in Mansfield. Lower than 81% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.7% | 11.5%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 29th lowest of 49 state primary schools in Mansfield. Lower than 49% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.1 | 1.6 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 30th lowest of 49 state primary schools in Mansfield. Lower than 44% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 14th highest of 50 state primary schools in Mansfield. Higher than 84% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 23.7 | 21.3 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 18th highest of 50 state primary schools in Mansfield. Higher than 67% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.7 | 11.6 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 37th highest of 46 state primary schools in Mansfield. Higher than 23% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 5.3% | 13.9%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Wynndale Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2011), confirmed 2022 · 87% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Peter's CofE Primary Academy, Mansfield 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- Asquith Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 expected, 6 needs attention · 44% met expected standard (KS2)
- High Oakham Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2022 · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- King Edward Primary School and Nursery 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023, before conversion) · 45% met expected standard (KS2)
- Oak Tree Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- Mansfield Primary Academy 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Abbey Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015, before conversion), improved significantly 2025 · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- Heatherley Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2023 · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Berry Hill Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Berry Hill Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 21 January 2020. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 14 May 2025, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did Berry Hill Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 53% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 9 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Berry Hill Primary School?
99% of the 87 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Berry Hill Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Berry Hill Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 44 families put Berry Hill Primary School as their first choice for 45 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 44 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 132242.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.