SchoolScoresThe Park Junior School
Community school · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Orchard Close, Shirebrook, Mansfield, NG20 8JX
01623 742663 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Requires improvement at the inspection that started on 11 June 2024.
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 | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires improvement |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
11 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 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 14th highest of 19 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Mansfield. Higher than 27% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 95% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 16th highest of 19 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Mansfield. Higher than 25% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 96% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 18th highest of 19 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Mansfield. Higher than 2% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 55% | 90% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 11 parents who had raised a concern 11th highest of 15 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Mansfield. Higher than 23% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 73% | 81% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 12th highest of 19 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Mansfield. Higher than 48% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91%said yes | 90% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. 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
65 pupils in this year group.
66% — 7 points above the Derbyshire average, and 4 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Derbyshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 66% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 6% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 68% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 75% | 70% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 80% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 104 | 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 Derbyshire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Derbyshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 21st highest of 49 state primary schools in Mansfield. Higher than 75% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 35.8% | 30.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 23rd highest of 49 state primary schools in Mansfield. Higher than 19% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.6% | 3.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 10th highest of 49 state primary schools in Mansfield. Higher than 80% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 19.8% | 16.6%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 21st highest of 49 state primary schools in Mansfield. Higher than 60% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 14.4% | 5.2%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 30th lowest of 49 state primary schools in Mansfield. Lower than 32% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.7% | 4.8%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 36th lowest of 49 state primary schools in Mansfield. Lower than 27% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 16.2% | 10.6%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 34th lowest of 49 state primary schools in Mansfield. Lower than 37% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.9 | 3.1 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 37th lowest of 49 state primary schools in Mansfield. Lower than 20% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.9% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded2 pupils | 0.78% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 8th highest of 50 state primary schools in Mansfield. Higher than 94% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 25.7 | 20.1 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 8th highest of 50 state primary schools in Mansfield. Higher than 90% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 13.7 | 10.5 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 15th highest of 46 state primary schools in Mansfield. Higher than 67% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 17.9% | 11.5%* | 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
- The Park Infant and Nursery School 0.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024)
- Brookfield Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024) · 19% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2017), confirmed 2024 · 76% met expected standard (KS2)
- Langwith Bassett Primary Academy 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 44% met expected standard (KS2)
- Model Village Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Scarcliffe Primary School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019, before conversion) · 85% met expected standard (KS2)
- Whaley Thorns Primary School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 45% met expected standard (KS2)
- Anthony Bek Community Primary School 2.5 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 strong, 1 expected · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- Northfield Primary and Nursery School 2.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- Church Vale Primary School and Foundation Unit 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2022 · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is The Park Junior School's Ofsted rating?
The Park Junior School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted at its inspection in 11 June 2024.
How did The Park Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 66% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 4 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend The Park Junior School?
91% of the 11 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend The Park Junior School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 112682.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.