Cuckney CofE Primary School, Mansfield
Cuckney CofE Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Mansfield. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2024. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 9th-highest of the 42 schools in Mansfield with published results, and 5,071st of 14,452 across England. It was 91% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2024)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Nottinghamshire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Cuckney CofE Primary School in detail
Cuckney CofE Primary School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "We are a busy but friendly school, with lots going on. Paper copies will be provided free of charge. Please feel free to contact the school direct with any queries you may have. Cuckney C of E Primary School is a small, rural school for children aged 4-11."
Coming up: an open evening on Friday 27 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Nottinghamshire
Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 84% of Year 6 pupils at Cuckney CofE Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 79% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 76% in Nottinghamshire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 59% in reading and 45% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Cuckney CofE Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 9 families put Cuckney CofE Primary School as their first choice and 24 named it as one of their preferences, for 15 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Cuckney CofE Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Cuckney CofE Primary School are Church Vale Primary School and Foundation Unit (1.2 miles, Good, 79% reading, 83% maths); Netherfield Infant School (Welbeck Federation of Schools) (1.5 miles, Good); Eastlands Junior School (Welbeck Federation of Schools) (1.5 miles, Requires improvement, 57% reading, 76% maths); and Whaley Thorns Primary School (1.7 miles, 55% reading, 59% maths).
Cuckney CofE Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 3 of them.
Church Vale Primary School and Foundation UnitNetherfield Infant School (Welbeck Federation of Schools)Eastlands Junior School (Welbeck Federation of Schools)Whaley Thorns Primary School
Who goes there
16.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 1.7% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 13 pupils (10.7%) received SEN support and 2 (1.7%) 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 speech, language and communication needs.
Staffing
Cuckney CofE Primary School had 3 teachers in 2026, one for every 42 pupils: fewer teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Langwith - Whaley Thorns Rail Station, about 1.9 miles away in a straight line.
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Riverside Close (opposite), 160 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 0 crimes within a mile of the school. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Nottinghamshire (101).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Cuckney CofE Primary School issued 3 suspensions, 2.4 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
Cuckney CofE Primary School is a warm and welcoming place where pupils, leaders and staff are guided by the school's values of 'dream, believe, achieve'. Pupils feel safe, care about one another and treat each other with kindness and respect. They are happy, feel proud of their school and have positive attitudes to their learning.
Staff have high expectations of what pupils can do and achieve. They are determined that all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), receive the support they need to thrive and achieve well. The school makes sure that pupils' achievements are celebrated. The 'achievement tree' is a visual demonstration of this. Pupils' achievements are written on a leaf and added to the tree, so that pupils see the tree 'grow' with their achievements and successes.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
There is a well-constructed and ambitious curriculum in place. Leaders have clearly set out the knowledge and skills that children need to have in each area of learning. The curriculum is well sequenced, so that pupils at every stage build on what they already know and deepen their understanding over time. In art, for example, pupils explore a range of materials. They revisit and practise techniques. Consequently, they demonstrate growing mastery of the subject. They produce beautiful artwork, which is seen in pupils' books and displayed around the school.
Teachers have secure subject knowledge. Most teachers assess pupils' knowledge and understanding frequently. Lessons often start with a retrieval task to check pupils' prior knowledge and understanding. Teachers check what pupils know and demonstrate what they need to do next. When this is done well, it is effective. The school is trialling new methods to ensure that there is a consistent approach to the checking of pupils' prior knowledge across all subjects.
From Ofsted's June 2024 inspection report: the opening paragraphs of each section, quoted word for word. Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its June 2024 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Early years.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management.
At a Glance
16.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 59% to 84% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 45% to 79% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 68% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
30.3
Avg class size
28.0
Infant (KS1)
32.5
KS2
4
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Term dates
Cuckney CofE Primary School is a voluntary controlled school, so its term dates are set by Nottinghamshire. Training (INSET) days, when pupils are not in school, vary by school: check the school's own calendar.
2026 to 2027
- Autumn term: Tuesday 1 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 19 October to Friday 30 October 2026)
- Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027)
- Summer term: Monday 12 April to Wednesday 28 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027)
2027 to 2028
- Autumn term: Wednesday 1 September to Tuesday 21 December 2027 (half term Monday 18 October to Friday 29 October 2027)
- Spring term: Tuesday 4 January to Friday 31 March 2028 (half term Monday 14 February to Friday 18 February 2028)
- Summer term: Tuesday 18 April to Wednesday 26 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028)
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Cuckney CofE Primary School is in Nottinghamshire; for families living there:
- Nottinghamshire's school travel policy: Under 16 Transport Policy 2026-2027
- How to apply: Apply for under 16 travel assistance
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 4
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 1
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 4 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 3 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Nottinghamshire is 10 (the median across 370 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
91%
Near capacity
127 pupils
140 places
13 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Mansfield
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Mansfield
Across Nottinghamshire council
Places available
10,513
Applications
7,912
Got 1st preference
99.1%
Got preferred school
99.7%
All primary applications across Nottinghamshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
13
SEN Support
2
EHC Plans
12.4%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
121
Total Pupils
61
Boys
60
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
3
Teachers
40.3:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£54,389
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,977
Per pupil
£799k
Total funding
£15k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.8%
Overall absence
17.1%
Persistent absence
123
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Cuckney CofE Primary School
Questions parents ask about Cuckney CofE Primary School
What are SATs results like at Cuckney CofE Primary School?
Of the pupils at Cuckney CofE Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 84% reached the expected standard in reading and 79% did so in maths.
What is Cuckney CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Cuckney CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in June 2024.
What is the catchment area for Cuckney CofE Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Cuckney CofE Primary School is oversubscribed, Nottinghamshire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Cuckney CofE Primary School?
Cuckney CofE Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 91% of its 140 places.
How big are the classes at Cuckney CofE Primary School?
Classes at Cuckney CofE Primary School average 30.3 pupils (2025/26). 2 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Cuckney CofE Primary School?
Cuckney CofE Primary School has around 121 pupils on roll. 17% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Cuckney CofE Primary School?
5.8% of sessions were missed at Cuckney CofE Primary School in 2024/25. 17.1% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Cuckney CofE Primary School?
Apply through Nottinghamshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Cuckney CofE Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
What are Cuckney CofE Primary School's term dates?
Cuckney CofE Primary School is a voluntary controlled school, so its term dates are set by Nottinghamshire. In 2026 to 2027: Autumn term: Tuesday 1 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 19 October to Friday 30 October 2026); Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027); Summer term: Monday 12 April to Wednesday 28 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027). In 2027 to 2028: Autumn term: Wednesday 1 September to Tuesday 21 December 2027 (half term Monday 18 October to Friday 29 October 2027); Spring term: Tuesday 4 January to Friday 31 March 2028 (half term Monday 14 February to Friday 18 February 2028); Summer term: Tuesday 18 April to Wednesday 26 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028).
How many road collisions happen near Cuckney CofE Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 4 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 3 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Nottinghamshire is 10 (the median across 370 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Cuckney CofE Primary School?
Cuckney CofE Primary School is at School Lane, Cuckney, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG20 9NB.
Sources: Nottinghamshire term dates; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)