Abbey Primary School, Mansfield
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Abbey Primary School creates a welcoming community where all pupils feel safe and valued. The school has high expectations of every child and supports them brilliantly, whether through expert phonics teaching, tailored support for children with additional needs, or a thoughtfully designed curriculum that builds knowledge over time. Pupils develop confidence, excellent behaviour and a real love of learning.
Key Strengths
- Reading is prioritised with highly trained staff delivering consistent phonics teaching and pupils developing a love of reading through visits to the extensive school library
- Well-ordered curriculum identifies precise knowledge pupils need to know, with new learning building on what has been taught before
- Pupils with special educational needs and disabilities receive precise support tailored to their needs, enabling them to achieve well
- Excellent start in early years with carefully designed environment and purposeful staff interactions that develop children's language and vocabulary
- Pupils are very well prepared for life in modern Britain through leadership roles, visits to places of worship, and learning about historical figures
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with pupils feeling safe and knowing they have trusted adults to talk to about any worries.
Extracurricular Activities
Residential visits, careers fair, extensive extra-curricular programme, inclusive sports events (boccia, polybat, seated volleyball), school library visits, Easter performance, leadership roles, visits to local places of worship
Abbey Primary School is an aspirational and welcoming primary school where pupils thrive and feel safe. Evidence suggests the school's work has improved significantly across all areas since the previous inspection.
At a Glance
16.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
53 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 82%. Maths has remained stable at around 80%. Writing has remained stable at around 80%.
Class Sizes
27.6
Avg class size
29.7
Infant (KS1)
30.1
KS2
16
Total classes
3 classes with more than 30 pupils
1 unlawfully large infant class
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
109%
Over capacity
459 pupils
420 capacity
39 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Mansfield
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Mansfield
Admissions Demand - Nottinghamshire
Places available
10,563
Applications
7,998
Got 1st preference
95.8%
Got preferred school
99.4%
Primary admissions across Nottinghamshire (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
3.39699%
Overall absence
5.94595%
Persistent absence
370
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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