Heatherley Primary School, Mansfield

From the headteacher's welcome: "At Heatherley, our vision is simple: happy children who feel safe, valued and inspired to achieve their very best. We are proud to be a nurturing and inclusive school where every child is known as an individual and encouraged to flourish both academically and personally."

The school runs a breakfast club from 7:45am and after-school care, from £3.50 per day.

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

Results rose from 78% in reading and 73% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 33 families put Heatherley Primary School as their first choice and 111 named it as one of their preferences, for 33 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 Heatherley Primary School are Abbey Primary School (0.3 miles, 82% reading, 80% maths); Forest Town Primary School (0.4 miles); Holly Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 85% reading, 88% maths); and Asquith Primary School (0.7 miles, Requires improvement, 67% reading, 60% maths).

Heatherley Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 3 schools.

13.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 6.1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 23 pupils (7.1%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) 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 a moderate learning difficulty.

The nearest railway station is Mansfield Rail Station, about 1.3 miles away in a straight line.

6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Heatherly Drive (adjacent), 350 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Heatherley Primary School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 199 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Nottinghamshire (101), as is usual near a town centre.

Heatherley Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.

The secondary schools closest to Heatherley Primary School are Sherwood Church Academy (0.3 miles), The Brunts Academy (0.6 miles), Queen Elizabeth's Academy (1.4 miles) and The Manor Academy (1.5 miles).