The Joseph Whitaker School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Warsop Lane Rainworth Mansfield Nottinghamshire NG21 0AG |
| Phone | 01623792327 |
| Reference Number | 137628 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1328 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.3%
Girls: 49.7% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 23.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 3.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 120 | 114 | 234 |
| 8 | 116 | 120 | 236 |
| 9 | 125 | 115 | 240 |
| 10 | 127 | 115 | 242 |
| 11 | 114 | 116 | 230 |
| 12 | 35 | 35 | 70 |
| 13 | 31 | 45 | 76 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 87.8% |
| White, Other | 3.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.5% |
| African | 1.1% |
| White & Asian | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.6% |
| Unclassified | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.3% |
| Caribbean | 0.2% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.1% |
| Asian, Other | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | As of September 2024, Ofsted no longer give a one word rating for schools. See our blog post for more details. |
| Last Report Date | 2024-12-10 |
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2018. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school | 4 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 15 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school | 4 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 15 |
| 3. My child makes good progress at this school | 4 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 15 |
| 4. My child is well looked after at this school | 4 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 15 |
| 5. My child is taught well at this school | 4 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 15 |
| 6. My child receives appropriate homework for their age | 3 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 15 |
| 7. This school makes sure its pupils are well behaved | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 15 |
| 8. This school deals effectively with bullying | 4 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 15 |
| 9. This school is well led and managed | 6 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 15 |
| 10. This school responds well to any concerns I raise | 6 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 15 |
| 11. I receive valuable information from the school about my child’s progress | 5 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 15 |
| 12. Would you recommend this school to another parent? | 9 | 6 |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 43.2 | Unlock | Unlock |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
Sample
UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Lake View Primary and Nursery School
Rainworth Water Road, Rainworth, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG21 0DU |
0.17 miles |
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The Python Hill Academy
Kirklington Road, Rainworth, Mansfield, NG21 0JZ |
0.56 miles |
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Blidworth Oaks Primary School
Haywood Avenue, Blidworth, Blidworth Oaks Primary School, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG21 0RE |
0.9 miles |
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Heathlands Primary School
Ransom Road, Rainworth, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG21 0DJ |
0.93 miles |
|
St Peter's CofE Primary Academy, Mansfield
Bellamy Road, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG18 4LN |
1.91 miles |
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Oak Tree Primary School
Jubilee Way North, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG18 3PJ |
2.18 miles |
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Ling Forest Road, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG18 3NJ |
2.29 miles |
|
Wynndale Primary School
Wynndale Drive, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG18 3NY |
2.31 miles |
|
Berry Hill Primary School
Black Scotch Lane, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG18 4JW |
2.37 miles |
|
Ravenshead CofE Primary School
Swinton Rise, Ravenshead, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG15 9FS |
2.42 miles |
|
Abbey Gates Primary School
Vernon Crescent, Ravenshead, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG15 9BN |
2.74 miles |
|
Asquith Primary School
Asquith Street, Asquith Primary School, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG18 3DG |
2.99 miles |
|
Abbey Primary School
Stuart Avenue, Forest Town, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG19 0AB |
3.06 miles |
|
Forest Town Primary School
Forest Town Primary School, Clipstone Road West, Forest Town, MANSFIELD, Nottinghamshire, NG19 0ED |
3.14 miles |
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High Oakham Primary School
Nottingham Road, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG18 4SH |
3.24 miles |
|
Holly Primary School
Holly Drive, Forest Town, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG19 0NT |
3.24 miles |
|
John T Rice Infant and Nursery School
Braemar Road, Forest Town, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG19 0LL |
3.32 miles |
|
Heatherley Primary School
Heatherley Drive, Forest Town, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG19 0PY |
3.36 miles |
|
King Edward Primary School & Nursery
St Andrew Street, Littleworth, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG18 2RG |
3.37 miles |
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Samuel Barlow Primary Academy
Church Road, Clipstone, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG21 9DF |
3.4 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Dawn House School
Helmsley Road, Rainworth, Nr Mansfield, Notts, Nottinghamshire, NG21 0DQ |
1.06 miles |
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Pollyteach Limited
The Elms, Portland College, Nottingham Road, Mansfield, NG18 4TJ |
2.4 miles |
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Fountaindale School
Nottingham Road, Mansfield, NG18 5BA |
2.65 miles |
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West Nottinghamshire College
Derby Road, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG18 5BH |
2.99 miles |
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Samworth Church Academy
Sherwood Hall Road, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG18 2DY |
3.06 miles |
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Horizons Academy
Ravensdale Road, Mansfield, NG18 2DP |
3.23 miles |
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The Garibaldi School
Forest Town, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG19 0JX |
3.23 miles |
|
The Brunts Academy
The Park, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG18 2AT |
3.78 miles |
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R.E.A.L. Independent Schools Mansfield
6 Woodhouse Road, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG18 2AD |
3.8 miles |
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Queen Elizabeth's Academy
Chesterfield Road South, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG19 7AP |
4.49 miles |
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All Saints' Catholic Voluntary Academy
Broomhill Lane, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG19 6BW |
4.64 miles |
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Yeoman Park Academy
Park Hall Road, Mansfield Woodhouse, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG19 8PS |
4.66 miles |
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The Beech Academy
Fairholme Drive, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG19 6DX |
4.74 miles |
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The Manor Academy
Park Hall Road, Mansfield Woodhouse, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG19 8QA |
4.8 miles |
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Bracken Hill School
Chartwell Road, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG17 7HZ |
4.87 miles |