SchoolScoresNewlands Junior School
Community school · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Braemar Road, Forest Town, Mansfield, NG19 0LN
01623 480440 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 14 April 2026 , published 7 June 2026.
In short: 2 strong, 4 expected, and safeguarding met.
Since November 2025 Ofsted grades each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. How report cards work.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| SafeguardingWhether pupils are kept safe. Met or not met. | Met |
| InclusionHow well the school supports disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Curriculum and teachingWhat pupils are taught and how well they are taught it. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| AchievementHow well pupils learn and the results they get. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Attendance and behaviourWhether pupils come to school and how they behave. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Personal development and wellbeingPupils' wider development, character and wellbeing. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Leadership and governanceHow well leaders and governors run the school. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
59 pupils in this year group.
63% — about the same as the Nottinghamshire average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | Nottinghamshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 63% | 64% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 2% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 71% | 76% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 85% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 75% | 76% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 102 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 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.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Nottinghamshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 8th highest of 49 state primary schools in Mansfield. Higher than 88% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 47.9% | 24.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 43rd highest of 49 state primary schools in Mansfield. Higher than 4% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.4% | 1.5%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 12th highest of 49 state primary schools in Mansfield. Higher than 76% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 18.8% | 11.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 35th highest of 49 state primary schools in Mansfield. Higher than 40% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 6.4% | 12.9%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 14th lowest of 49 state primary schools in Mansfield. Lower than 65% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.5% | 4.9%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 13th lowest of 49 state primary schools in Mansfield. Lower than 63% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 9.7% | 11.5%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 49 state primary schools in Mansfield. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 1.6 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 49 state primary schools in Mansfield. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 15th highest of 50 state primary schools in Mansfield. Higher than 81% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 23.4 | 21.3 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 28th highest of 50 state primary schools in Mansfield. Higher than 53% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.9 | 11.6 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 28th highest of 46 state primary schools in Mansfield. Higher than 37% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 9.3% | 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
- John T Rice Infant and Nursery School 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023
- Samuel Barlow Primary Academy 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 5 expected, 2 needs attention · 31% met expected standard (KS2)
- Holly Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Forest Town Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2022, before conversion) · 49% met expected standard (KS2)
- Peafield Lane Academy 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2022 · 76% met expected standard (KS2)
- Heatherley Primary School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2023 · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- Oak Tree Primary School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- Abbey Primary School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015, before conversion), improved significantly 2025 · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- Leas Park Junior School 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 36% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Newlands Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Newlands Junior School was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 14 April 2026. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 2 strong, 4 expected, and safeguarding was met.
How did Newlands Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 63% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, about the same as the England average of 62%.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 122453.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.