Abbey Primary School, Mansfield

In its own words: ""A caring, sharing, achieving school, putting the child at the heart of everything we do" At the heart of our vision for Abbey lies the child. All children are different, all children are special and should be treated as such. Our primary purpose is to enhance the quality of children's learning through the effective and efficient delivery of the curriculum."

From the headteacher's welcome: "I am delighted and priviliged to be the Headteacher at Abbey which is such a wonderful school. At Abbey you will receive a warm welcome from children, staff, parents and governors. Everyone works extremely hard to create an environment where children feel secure, happy and motivated to learn."

The school runs after-school care.

Coming up: an open evening on Thursday 12 November 2026 at 5.15pm, an open evening on Tuesday 17 November 2026 at 5.15pm and an open evening on Thursday 7 January 2027 at 5.15pm. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 82% of Year 6 pupils at Abbey Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 80% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 76% in Nottinghamshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results were similar in 2024 (83% in reading, 83% in maths).

For September 2026 entry, 53 families put Abbey Primary School as their first choice and 177 named it as one of their preferences, for 53 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Abbey Primary School are Heatherley Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 80% reading, 77% maths); Forest Town Primary School (0.4 miles); Asquith Primary School (0.5 miles, Requires improvement, 67% reading, 60% maths); and Holly Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 85% reading, 88% maths).

Abbey Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 3 schools.

Abbey Primary School is one of 8 schools run by One Academy Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 64% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

53 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Abbey Primary School (as of September 2025): 100% would recommend the school, 100% say their child is happy there and 89% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that the school supports their child's wider development (100%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (89%).

16.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 9.2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (82%) and Mixed (7%).

In 2026, 48 pupils (10.5%) received SEN support and 5 (1.1%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.

The nearest railway station is Mansfield Rail Station, about 1.2 miles away in a straight line.

13 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Chadburn Road (opposite), 120 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 257 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Nottinghamshire (101), as is usual near a town centre.

In 2024/25, Abbey Primary School issued 6 suspensions, 1.3 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Abbey Primary School are Sherwood Church Academy (under 0.1 miles), The Brunts Academy (0.8 miles), The Garibaldi School (1.7 miles) and The Manor Academy (1.8 miles).