The Park Infant & Nursery School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Orchard Close Park Road Shirebrook Mansfield Nottinghamshire NG20 8JX |
| Reference Number | 112672 |
The Park Infant & Nursery School is performing well overall, achieving a good rating across all assessed domains. Pupils demonstrate a strong sense of pride in their school and engage enthusiastically in their learning, supported by a staff team that genuinely cares about their development. The school has high expectations for its students, who respond positively to the challenges presented by their teachers, particularly in reading, where they quickly become confident readers. The school environment is calm and supportive, fostering good behavior and respectful interactions among pupils. Despite these strengths, there are areas for improvement, especially regarding links to prior learning in some subjects, which has led to gaps in knowledge. The school's approach to assessing and addressing these gaps requires refinement. Additionally, opportunities for students to broaden their experiences and cultural capital have diminished since the pandemic, and further exploration of rich, engaging opportunities is needed to enhance the overall educational experience.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 215 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 56.28%
Girls: 43.72% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 32.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 16.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 32 | 25 | 57 |
| 2 | 37 | 22 | 59 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 82.8% |
| White, Other | 11.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.4% |
| White & Asian | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0.5% |
| Unclassified | 0.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.5% |
| African | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% |
| Asian, Other | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 30 Jan 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 30 Jan 2024 | School inspection: |
| 28 Nov 2017 | Short inspection |
| 25 Sep 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Jun 2011 | Monitoring visit |
| 26 Jan 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 21 Sep 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Jul 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils are proud to attend and engage enthusiastically in their learning.
- Strong emphasis on reading with highly skilled staff supporting literacy development.
- Consistent application of behaviour policies fostering respectful and kind interactions.
- Well-planned early years curriculum promoting independence and curiosity.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities.
Areas for Improvement
- In some subjects, connections to prior learning are not effectively made, leading to gaps in knowledge.
- Assessment practices in a few foundation subjects need strengthening to better track pupil knowledge.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 15 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 3 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 1 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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The Park Junior School
ORCHARD CLOSE, SHIREBROOK, MANSFIELD, NOTTINGHAMSHIRE, NG20 8JX |
0 miles |
|
Brookfield Primary School
Burlington Avenue, Langwith Junction, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG20 9AD |
0.38 miles |
|
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Langwith Road, Langwith Junction, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG20 9RP |
0.47 miles |
|
Langwith Bassett Primary Academy
Bassett Hill, Upper Langwith, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG20 9RD |
0.65 miles |
|
Model Village Primary School
Central Drive, Shirebrook, Model Village Primary School Central Drive Shirebrook Ng20 8bq, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG20 8BQ |
0.69 miles |
|
Scarcliffe Primary School
Fox Hill, Scarcliffe, Bolsover, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S44 6TH |
1.58 miles |
|
Whaley Thorns Primary School
Portland Road, Langwith, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG20 9HB |
2.01 miles |
|
Anthony Bek Community Primary School
Rotherham Road, Pleasley, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG19 7PG |
2.49 miles |
|
Northfield Primary and Nursery School
Cox's Lane, Mansfield Woodhouse, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG19 8PG |
2.57 miles |
|
Church Vale Primary School and Foundation Unit
Laurel Avenue, Church Warsop, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG20 0TE |
2.64 miles |
|
Palterton Primary School
Back Lane, Palterton, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S44 6UN |
2.78 miles |
|
Farmilo Primary School and Nursery
Woburn Lane, Pleasley, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG19 7RT |
2.81 miles |
|
Bolsover Church of England Junior School
Horsehead Lane, Bolsover, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S44 6XH |
2.88 miles |
|
Birklands Primary School
Appleton Street, Warsop, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG20 0QF |
2.93 miles |
|
Hetts Lane Infant and Nursery School
Hetts Lane, Warsop, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG20 0AS |
2.96 miles |
|
Cuckney CofE Primary School
School Lane, Cuckney, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG20 9NB |
3 miles |
|
Sherwood Junior School
Sherwood Street, Warsop, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG20 0JT |
3.02 miles |
|
Leas Park Junior School
Ley Lane, Mansfield Woodhouse, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG19 8LD |
3.09 miles |
|
The Bramble Academy
Oxclose Lane, Mansfield Woodhouse, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG19 8DF |
3.1 miles |
|
Nettleworth Infant and Nursery School
Ley Lane, Mansfield Woodhouse, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG19 8LD |
3.11 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Shirebrook Academy
Common Lane, Shirebrook, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG20 8QF |
0.29 miles |
|
Stubbin Wood School
Common Lane, Shirebrook, Mansfield, Derbyshire, NG20 8QF |
0.32 miles |
|
The Bolsover School
Mooracre Lane, Bolsover, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S44 6XA |
2.61 miles |
|
The Manor Academy
Park Hall Road, Mansfield Woodhouse, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG19 8QA |
2.9 miles |
|
Meden School
Burns Lane, Warsop, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG20 0QN |
3.01 miles |
|
Yeoman Park Academy
Park Hall Road, Mansfield Woodhouse, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG19 8PS |
3.06 miles |
|
Jasmine Grove School
Oxcroft House, 10 Oxcroft Lane, Bolsover, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S44 6DJ |
3.21 miles |
|
Queen Elizabeth's Academy
Chesterfield Road South, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG19 7AP |
3.72 miles |
|
The Beech Academy
Fairholme Drive, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG19 6DX |
3.77 miles |
|
All Saints' Catholic Voluntary Academy
Broomhill Lane, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG19 6BW |
3.91 miles |
|
The Brunts Academy
The Park, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG18 2AT |
4.11 miles |
|
R.E.A.L. Independent Schools Mansfield
6 Woodhouse Road, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG18 2AD |
4.32 miles |
|
Horizons Academy
Ravensdale Road, Mansfield, NG18 2DP |
4.56 miles |
|
New Direction
New Direction, Ringer Villa Farm, Ringer Lane, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S43 4BX |
4.57 miles |
|
Samworth Church Academy
Sherwood Hall Road, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG18 2DY |
4.69 miles |
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The Garibaldi School
Forest Town, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG19 0JX |
4.91 miles |