Is Birklands Primary School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 7 July 2026 under its report-card framework and graded five areas at Strong standard and two at Expected standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 70th of 263 primary schools in Nottinghamshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Birklands Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 73% of pupils at Birklands Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Birklands Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Birklands Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Birklands Primary School

Appleton Street, Warsop, Mansfield, NG20 0QF

Local ranking70th of 263 primary schools in Nottinghamshire

Ofsted: StrongUpdated

Primary

Phase

315

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 7 July 2026. Figures last updated 20 October 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 7 July 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Strong standard
Curriculum & teaching: Expected standard
Attendance & behaviour: Strong standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Strong standard
Leadership & governance: Strong standard
Inclusion: Strong standard
Early years: Expected standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 73.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 11.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 78.0%
Writing (Expected): 73.0%
Maths (Expected): 78.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 70.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 106.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 104.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 105.0
Cohort Size: 37

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 326
Boys: 163 (49%)
Girls: 168 (51%)
Capacity: 315 (105% full)
SEND: 8.9%
FSM Eligible: 33.2%
EAL: 5.8%
SEN with EHC Plan: 1.5%
SEN Support: 7.4%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 24.7:1
Teachers (FTE): 13.0
Budget per Pupil: £6,100/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 5.7% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 14.3% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 88.7%
White Other: 3.5%
Black African: 2.2%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 1.3%
Asian Other: 1.3%
Mixed White & Asian: 0.6%
Asian Pakistani: 0.6%
Other: 0.6%

88.7%

White British

3.5%

White Other

2.2%

Black African

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01623842163

office@birklandsschool.co.uk

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Appleton Street

Mansfield, East Midlands

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Administrative

URN: 140659
UKPRN: 10045439
Establishment No.: 2020
Trust: NOVA EDUCATION TRUST

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