Anthony Bek Community 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 · 3 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Anthony Bek is a truly inclusive school that welcomes all learners and removes barriers so every child can succeed. Teachers explain things clearly and use clever questioning to help pupils really understand their learning. The school prioritises reading from the very start and builds knowledge carefully so pupils remember and apply what they learn.
Key Strengths
- Pupils achieve very well in reading, writing and mathematics with clear progression over time
- Excellent early years provision where children develop strong foundations, particularly in communication and language
- Highly inclusive approach that removes barriers to learning for pupils with additional needs and disadvantaged learners
- High-quality teaching with clear explanations and skilful questioning that engages pupils effectively
- Strong attendance and behaviour with calm, orderly classrooms and respectful relationships
Areas for Improvement
- Published test outcomes do not always reflect the progress pupils make from their low starting points
- Personal development and wellbeing is at expected standard rather than strong standard
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met with an open and positive culture of safeguarding where all legal requirements are fulfilled and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Clubs, visits, wider experiences, mini-leader roles at lunchtimes
Anthony Bek Community Primary School is a strong community primary school where pupils achieve very well across the curriculum, building secure knowledge and skills from their starting points. The school has an inclusive ethos that effectively supports all learners, including those with special educational needs and disadvantaged pupils.
At a Glance
46.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 61% to 76%. Maths has remained stable at around 85%. Writing has improved from 67% to 85%.
Class Sizes
29.1
Avg class size
28.3
Infant (KS1)
31.5
KS2
8
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
111%
Over capacity
234 pupils
210 capacity
24 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Mansfield
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Mansfield
Admissions Demand - Derbyshire
Places available
9,886
Applications
7,225
Got 1st preference
96.4%
Got preferred school
99.2%
Primary admissions across Derbyshire (2025/26)
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.17102%
Overall absence
13.08901%
Persistent absence
191
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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