Church Vale Primary School and Foundation Unit, Mansfield

In its own words: "Our vision and values are at the core of everything we do. They underpin our teaching and learning, and provide an environment which prepares our pupils as confident, happy citizens. Church Vale Primary School Vision Our vision for our school is that we strive for children who are happy, healthy, motivated and enthusiastic who enjoy learning."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, athletics, yoga and choir.

In 2025, 79% of Year 6 pupils at Church Vale Primary School and Foundation Unit reached the expected standard in reading and 83% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 76% in Nottinghamshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 61% in reading and 50% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 27 families put Church Vale Primary School and Foundation Unit as their first choice and 48 named it as one of their preferences, for 27 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 Church Vale Primary School and Foundation Unit are Hetts Lane Infant and Nursery School (0.7 miles, Good); Birklands Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 78% reading, 78% maths); Sherwood Junior School (1.1 miles, Good, 53% reading, 56% maths); and Netherfield Infant School (Welbeck Federation of Schools) (1.2 miles, Good).

Church Vale Primary School and Foundation Unit's 2025 results were higher than all 2 of them.

34.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 5.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 18 pupils (8.2%) received SEN support and 5 (2.3%) 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.

Church Vale Primary School and Foundation Unit had 17 teachers in 2026, one for every 12 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Shirebrook Rail Station, about 2 miles away in a straight line.

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

In 2024/25, Church Vale Primary School and Foundation Unit issued 1 suspension, 0.5 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.