St Edmund's CofE (C) Primary & Nursery School, Mansfield Woodhouse
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 8 months agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
St Edmund's creates a warm, welcoming environment where every child feels they belong and are cared for. Pupils are developing strong reading skills and mathematical confidence through well-taught lessons, and the school brings learning to life through engaging activities and trips. Staff have high expectations for behaviour and create calm classrooms where children are eager to learn.
Key Strengths
- Pupils develop strong reading skills and confidence with number facts through improved phonics teaching
- Calm, focused learning environment with positive behaviour and respectful relationships between staff and pupils
- Ambitious, well-organised curriculum with engaging experiences like author visits and practical activities
- Strong safeguarding culture where concerns are actively identified and managed
- Leaders are passionate and strategic, with improving attendance close to national averages
Areas for Improvement
- Teachers do not consistently use information about pupils' learning to plan next steps in lessons
- Early years curriculum is not being delivered consistently across all staff
- School has not identified pupils' additional needs quickly or accurately enough, and support impact is not properly checked
- Pupil premium funding strategy and impact are not properly monitored
- Leaders and governors need to scrutinise school data more closely
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Author visits, school trips to Sherwood Forest and local museum, wartime evacuee role-play evening, residential visits to London or Scarborough, wow days, school parliament, chicken care responsibilities, lunch serving, playground games organisation
St Edmund's CofE Primary & Nursery School is a welcoming school where pupils feel safe and cared for, with improving achievement in core subjects and a calm, positive learning environment. The school has made considerable recent improvements to its curriculum and teaching, though some areas need further development.
At a Glance
24.7%
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 85% to 79%. Maths has remained stable at around 79%. Writing has remained stable at around 76%.
Class Sizes
26.8
Avg class size
29.0
Infant (KS1)
31.0
KS2
9
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute Calculator
Find out if this school is reachable from your home - before you apply
What are my chances?
Enter your postcode to estimate your probability of getting a place.
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
109%
Over capacity
238 pupils
218 capacity
20 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Mansfield Woodhouse
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Mansfield Woodhouse
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(12)
House Prices
Moving into the catchment? See what homes near this school actually cost
SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
Teacher qualification rates, pupil-to-teacher ratio, staff turnover, and salary data. Shows how well-resourced and stable the school's workforce is.
School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.00803%
Overall absence
15.78947%
Persistent absence
190
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Reviews
No reviews yet - be the first to leave one.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
St Edmund's CofE (C) Primary & Nursery School
Nearby Schools
Do you work at this school?
Claim your profile free to get a verified badge, update your contact details, and see how many parents are viewing your page.