John T Rice Infant and Nursery School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Braemar Road Forest Town Mansfield Nottinghamshire NG19 0LL |
| Reference Number | 122452 |
John T Rice Infant and Nursery School continues to maintain its status as a good school, based on the recent ungraded inspection. The pupils are very happy, engaged, and well-supported, with clear expectations set for their behavior and learning. The staff are dedicated and provide a caring environment that promotes both academic and personal development. The school's broad and ambitious curriculum, along with a strong focus on reading and emotional well-being, create a positive learning atmosphere. Despite these strengths, there are some areas for improvement, particularly in ensuring that pupils retain knowledge across subjects and that assessment practices are more effective in gauging understanding.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 187 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.27%
Girls: 49.73% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 26.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29.2 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27 | 23 | 50 |
| 2 | 25 | 25 | 50 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 88.2% |
| White, Other | 6.4% |
| Chinese | 1.6% |
| White & Asian | 1.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 13 Dec 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 13 Dec 2023 | School inspection |
| 07 Mar 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 17 Dec 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Nov 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Dec 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Jul 2007 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 12 Jul 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils thrive and are happy to attend school.
- Children in Nursery and Reception settle quickly and adapt well.
- Strong support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Ambitious and broad curriculum that engages pupils.
- High priority on reading with effective phonics instruction.
- Positive attitudes towards mathematics lessons.
- Strong personal development curriculum promoting well-being.
Areas for Improvement
- Some pupils struggle to recall learned content in detail.
- Teachers' assessment of understanding needs improvement.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 19 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 13 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Newlands Junior School
Braemar Road, Forest Town, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG19 0LN |
0.17 miles |
|
Samuel Barlow Primary Academy
Church Road, Clipstone, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG21 9DF |
0.64 miles |
|
Holly Primary School
Holly Drive, Forest Town, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG19 0NT |
1.18 miles |
|
Forest Town Primary School
Forest Town Primary School, Clipstone Road West, Forest Town, MANSFIELD, Nottinghamshire, NG19 0ED |
1.34 miles |
|
Peafield Lane Academy
Litton Road, Mansfield Woodhouse, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG19 9PB |
1.56 miles |
|
Oak Tree Primary School
Jubilee Way North, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG18 3PJ |
1.65 miles |
|
Heatherley Primary School
Heatherley Drive, Forest Town, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG19 0PY |
1.71 miles |
|
Abbey Primary School
Stuart Avenue, Forest Town, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG19 0AB |
1.76 miles |
|
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Ling Forest Road, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG18 3NJ |
1.94 miles |
|
Wynndale Primary School
Wynndale Drive, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG18 3NY |
2.15 miles |
|
Asquith Primary School
Asquith Street, Asquith Primary School, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG18 3DG |
2.25 miles |
|
Leas Park Junior School
Ley Lane, Mansfield Woodhouse, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG19 8LD |
2.28 miles |
|
St Edmund's CofE (C) Primary & Nursery School
Church Hill Avenue, Mansfield Woodhouse, Mansfield Woodhouse, Nottinghamshire, NG19 9JU |
2.29 miles |
|
Nettleworth Infant and Nursery School
Ley Lane, Mansfield Woodhouse, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG19 8LD |
2.29 miles |
|
Heathlands Primary School
Ransom Road, Rainworth, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG21 0DJ |
2.52 miles |
|
Mansfield Primary Academy
Newgate Lane, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG18 2LB |
2.56 miles |
|
Berry Hill Primary School
Black Scotch Lane, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG18 4JW |
2.68 miles |
|
The Bramble Academy
Oxclose Lane, Mansfield Woodhouse, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG19 8DF |
2.75 miles |
|
Sherwood Junior School
Sherwood Street, Warsop, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG20 0JT |
2.81 miles |
|
Northfield Primary and Nursery School
Cox's Lane, Mansfield Woodhouse, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG19 8PG |
2.85 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
The Garibaldi School
Forest Town, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG19 0JX |
0.09 miles |
|
Samworth Church Academy
Sherwood Hall Road, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG18 2DY |
1.84 miles |
|
Horizons Academy
Ravensdale Road, Mansfield, NG18 2DP |
1.94 miles |
|
The Brunts Academy
The Park, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG18 2AT |
2.3 miles |
|
Yeoman Park Academy
Park Hall Road, Mansfield Woodhouse, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG19 8PS |
2.32 miles |
|
Dawn House School
Helmsley Road, Rainworth, Nr Mansfield, Notts, Nottinghamshire, NG21 0DQ |
2.34 miles |
|
The Manor Academy
Park Hall Road, Mansfield Woodhouse, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG19 8QA |
2.36 miles |
|
R.E.A.L. Independent Schools Mansfield
6 Woodhouse Road, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG18 2AD |
2.7 miles |
|
Queen Elizabeth's Academy
Chesterfield Road South, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG19 7AP |
3.04 miles |
|
Meden School
Burns Lane, Warsop, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG20 0QN |
3.31 miles |
|
The Joseph Whitaker School
Warsop Lane, Rainworth, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG21 0AG |
3.32 miles |
|
The Beech Academy
Fairholme Drive, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG19 6DX |
3.43 miles |
|
All Saints' Catholic Voluntary Academy
Broomhill Lane, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG19 6BW |
3.43 miles |
|
West Nottinghamshire College
Derby Road, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG18 5BH |
3.71 miles |
|
Pollyteach Limited
The Elms, Portland College, Nottingham Road, Mansfield, NG18 4TJ |
4.25 miles |
|
Fountaindale School
Nottingham Road, Mansfield, NG18 5BA |
4.47 miles |