Asquith 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
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Asquith has made real progress in creating a calmer, more respectful school where pupils feel supported and understood. The school has strengthened its approach to behaviour management and is providing targeted help for pupils who struggle with reading. Leaders clearly know their pupils well and are focused on supporting disadvantaged children and those with additional needs to access learning successfully.
Key Strengths
- Strengthened behaviour systems creating calmer, more respectful school environments with fewer suspensions
- Improved early reading support with pupils who previously struggled now beginning to catch up
- Well-organized early years provision that prioritizes communication and language development
- Leaders have raised ambition and expectations for pupils with clear focus on disadvantaged groups
- Strong safeguarding culture where pupils feel safe and cared for
Areas for Improvement
- Pupil attendance rates remain below target despite recent improvements and ongoing work with families
- Achievement outcomes continue to be below national levels due to historic gaps, particularly for disadvantaged pupils
- Teaching quality and curriculum delivery still varies across the school as improvements are newly established
- Personal development curriculum lacks clear structure and systematic tracking of pupil progress
- Support for pupils with special educational needs needs further development and consistency
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met with an open and positive culture where pupils feel safe and cared for by adults who listen and respond to their needs.
Extracurricular Activities
Theatre visits, art clubs, poetry events, sports leadership, lunchtime activities, nurture groups
Asquith Primary School is working to improve pupil achievement and provision after a period of historic underperformance. Leaders have recently introduced stronger systems for behaviour, curriculum teaching, and support for pupils with additional needs, with early positive signs of progress.
At a Glance
47.1%
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 declined from 74% to 67%. Maths has declined from 74% to 60%. Writing has declined from 72% to 51%.
Class Sizes
24.6
Avg class size
22.0
Infant (KS1)
27.3
KS2
12
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
95%
Near capacity
298 pupils
315 capacity
17 spare places available
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)
Inspection History(18)
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
8.7534%
Overall absence
27.30769%
Persistent absence
260
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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