Leas Park Junior School, Mansfield
Leas Park Junior School is a primary school for pupils aged 7 to 11 in Mansfield. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in May 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 35th-highest of the 42 schools in Mansfield with published results, and 12,729th of 14,452 across England. It was 97% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
- Capacity
- 97% full
- Attendance
- In line with England
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Leas Park Junior School in detail
Leas Park Junior School in its own words
In its own words: "We are delighted to share our Ofsted report - Leas Park is a GOOD school! Information about your child's curriculum is in the children's year group pages - please have a look....and don't forget to look at the photographs !!"
From the headteacher's welcome: "We would like to welcome our pupils and families to Leas Park Junior School and look forward to sharing the coming years with you and your children. Our aim is to provide a happy environment where children can flourish, engage with learning alongside a healthy, happy, respect for themselves and the whole school community."
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 61% of Year 6 pupils at Leas Park Junior School reached the expected standard in reading and 61% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 76% in Nottinghamshire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 62% in reading and 47% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Leas Park Junior School
Across Nottinghamshire, 99% of families were offered their first-choice primary school for 2026 entry, and 100% were offered one of the schools they named.
In 2026, families in Nottinghamshire lodged 239 appeals against primary school offers; 149 reached a hearing and 13 succeeded (8.7% of those heard).
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Leas Park Junior School are Nettleworth Infant and Nursery School (under 0.1 miles, Good); St Edmund's CofE (C) Primary & Nursery School (0.5 miles, Good, 79% reading, 79% maths); The Bramble Academy (0.6 miles, Good, 57% reading, 50% maths); and Northfield Primary and Nursery School (0.6 miles, Requires improvement, 78% reading, 80% maths).
Leas Park Junior School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 3 schools.
Nettleworth Infant and Nursery SchoolSt Edmund's CofE (C) Primary & Nursery SchoolThe Bramble AcademyNorthfield Primary and Nursery School
Who goes there
7.1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 42 pupils (15.6%) received SEN support and 4 (1.5%) 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.
Staffing
Leas Park Junior School had 11 teachers in 2026, one for every 25 pupils: fewer teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Mansfield Woodhouse Rail Station, about 1080 metres away (roughly a 13-minute walk).
8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Park Avenue (opposite), 190 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Leas Park Junior School issued 2 suspensions, 0.7 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Leas Park Junior School are The Manor Academy (0.2 miles), The Brunts Academy (1.1 miles), Queen Elizabeth's Academy (1.2 miles) and All Saints' Catholic Voluntary Academy (1.6 miles).
The Manor AcademyThe Brunts AcademyQueen Elizabeth's AcademyAll Saints' Catholic Voluntary Academy
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); DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Our estimate from how close the nearest similar schools are and how oversubscribed the council's schools are. It is not a published boundary.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its May 2023 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management.
At a Glance
21.9%
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 remained stable at around 61% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 47% to 61% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 29% to 42% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
29.9
Avg class size
29.9
KS2
9
Total classes
6 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Leas Park Junior School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Leas Park Junior School.
- The Den370m away · Not yet graded
- The Lime Trees at St Edmund's800m away · Not yet graded
- Kidzgrove After School Club900m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
Leas Park Junior School is a community 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
Check free transport to Leas Park Junior School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Leas Park Junior 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
- 35
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 5
- Children hurt
- 6
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 35 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 5 serious and 30 slight.
6 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 6 on foot.
10 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.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
97%
Near capacity
271 pupils
280 places
9 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.
Inspection History(10)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
42
SEN Support
4
EHC Plans
17.1%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
269
Total Pupils
133
Boys
136
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
11
Teachers
24.5:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£50,668
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,364
Per pupil
£1595k
Total funding
£97k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.9%
Overall absence
11.2%
Persistent absence
278
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
Questions parents ask about Leas Park Junior School
What are SATs results like at Leas Park Junior School?
Of the pupils at Leas Park Junior School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 61% reached the expected standard in reading and 61% did so in maths.
What is Leas Park Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Leas Park Junior School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in May 2023.
What is the catchment area for Leas Park Junior School?
No fixed boundary. When Leas Park Junior 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 Leas Park Junior School?
Leas Park Junior School was close to full in 2025, at 97% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Leas Park Junior School?
Classes at Leas Park Junior School average 29.9 pupils (2025/26). 6 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Leas Park Junior School?
Leas Park Junior School has around 269 pupils on roll. 22% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Leas Park Junior School?
4.9% of sessions were missed at Leas Park Junior School in 2024/25. 11.2% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Leas Park Junior School?
Apply through Nottinghamshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Leas Park Junior School on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
Does Leas Park Junior School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 3 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of Leas Park Junior School: The Den (370m away, registered, not yet graded), The Lime Trees at St Edmund's (800m away, registered, not yet graded) and Kidzgrove After School Club (900m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
What are Leas Park Junior School's term dates?
Leas Park Junior School is a community 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 Leas Park Junior School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 35 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 5 serious and 30 slight. 6 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 6 on foot. 10 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 Leas Park Junior School?
Leas Park Junior School is at Ley Lane, Mansfield Woodhouse, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG19 8LD.
Sources: Nottinghamshire term dates; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)