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Sherwood Junior School

Goodgraded 02/11/2021Ages 7–11209 pupilsDoes not apply
Mansfield, NG20 0JT
Nottinghamshire

Sherwood Junior School is a primary school for pupils aged 7 to 11 in Mansfield, within the Nottinghamshire local authority. The school has around 209 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 02/11/2021, Sherwood Junior School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Mansfield can view Sherwood Junior School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Mansfield (NG20 0JT), Sherwood Junior School serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.

Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood

Last inspected 02/11/2021

Attendance & staffing
Attendance93.1%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence25.2%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher19.6England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Pupil intake
Free school meals41.0%England avg 24.0%
English not first language6.1%England avg 18.8%

DfE school census, 2025/26

Primary results — Key Stage 2
Expected standard (RWM)-54%England avg -22%
Higher standard (RWM)-10%England avg -7%

DfE, 2023/24 · progress centres on 0, shown with its 95% confidence interval

Nearby schools in Mansfield
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Birklands Primary SchoolGood · 0.3 miHetts Lane Infant and Nursery SchoolGood · 0.4 miMeden SchoolGood · 0.5 miChurch Vale Primary School and Foundation UnitGood · 1.1 miNetherfield Infant School (Welbeck Federation of Schools)Good · 1.5 miEastlands Junior School (Welbeck Federation of Schools)1.5 mi
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