The Brunts Academy, Mansfield
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
The school excels at creating a calm, respectful environment where all pupils - including those with additional needs - can access ambitious learning. Teachers use strong subject knowledge to explain concepts clearly and adapt teaching thoughtfully. The school provides outstanding enrichment opportunities and develops pupils' confidence, social skills and understanding of the wider world.
Key Strengths
- Excellent behaviour and attendance with calm, respectful routines applied consistently
- Well-structured, ambitious curriculum with strong teaching that helps pupils make secure connections
- Highly inclusive culture with targeted support for disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND
- Leaders make thoughtful decisions focused on pupils' wellbeing and have driven significant improvement
- Rich programme of enrichment activities including sports, creative arts, community projects and leadership roles
Areas for Improvement
- Published achievement outcomes do not yet fully reflect the strength of teaching now in place
- Some pupils still have gaps in knowledge from disrupted earlier learning
- Need to continue closing knowledge gaps in reading, writing and mathematics for certain groups
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Sports clubs, creative arts, gardening, outdoor learning, peer support roles, reading buddies, charity events, environmental initiatives, cultural celebrations, employer encounters, curriculum-linked visits, work-related learning, community projects
The Brunts Academy is a well-led school with strong teaching, inclusive practice, and excellent behaviour. Pupils benefit from a calm, ambitious environment where they learn with confidence and feel safe and supported.
At a Glance
30.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
130 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
22.6
Avg class size
61
Total classes
7 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
86%
Available places
1,378 pupils
1,599 capacity
221 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Mansfield
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Mansfield
Admissions Demand - Nottinghamshire
Places available
9,687
Applications
9,316
Got 1st preference
91.1%
Got preferred school
98.0%
Secondary admissions across Nottinghamshire (2025/26)
Inspection History(17)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
8.12289%
Overall absence
20.96421%
Persistent absence
1,369
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
The Brunts Academy
Mansfield Primary Academy
Heatherley Primary School
St Edmund's CofE (C) Primary & Nursery School
St Philip Neri With St Bede Catholic Voluntary Academy
Abbey Primary School
Asquith Primary School
King Edward Primary School & Nursery
Forest Town Primary School
The Bramble Academy
Nettleworth Infant and Nursery School
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