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 | 1371 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.33%
Girls: 49.67% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 22.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 119 | 127 | 246 |
| 8 | 128 | 113 | 241 |
| 9 | 129 | 117 | 246 |
| 10 | 116 | 113 | 229 |
| 11 | 116 | 107 | 223 |
| 12 | 33 | 50 | 83 |
| 13 | 49 | 54 | 103 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 90.6% |
| White, Other | 2.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.9% |
| African | 0.7% |
| Indian | 0.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.5% |
| Unclassified | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.2% |
| White & Asian | 0.2% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Caribbean | 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 Inspection Date | 2024-12-10 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-11-12 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2019-03-06 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2015-12-08 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2014-03-28 | Interim assessment | Interim assessment |
| 2012-02-14 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| Previously as Joseph Whitaker School | ||
| 2010-11-29 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2008-11-24 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2008-01-16 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2006-11-14 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2003-10-13 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2010-11-29 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2008-11-24 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2008-01-16 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2006-11-14 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2003-10-13 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 44.7 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress 8 Score
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| School Score | Percentile (loc) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| -0.02 | 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:
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UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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UnlockProgress 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
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Data relates to students who sat their GCSE's in 2022 and was last updated in May 2024.
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0.93 miles |
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1.91 miles |
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Oak Tree Primary School
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2.18 miles |
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2.29 miles |
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2.31 miles |
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2.37 miles |
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2.42 miles |
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Abbey Gates Primary School
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2.74 miles |
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Asquith Primary School
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2.99 miles |
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3.06 miles |
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3.14 miles |
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High Oakham Primary School
Nottingham Road, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG18 4SH |
3.24 miles |
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Holly Primary School
Holly Drive, Forest Town, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG19 0NT |
3.24 miles |
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John T Rice Infant and Nursery School
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3.32 miles |
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Heatherley Primary School
Heatherley Drive, Forest Town, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG19 0PY |
3.36 miles |
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King Edward Primary School & Nursery
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3.37 miles |
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Samuel Barlow Primary Academy
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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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Fountaindale School
Nottingham Road, Mansfield, NG18 5BA |
2.65 miles |
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2.99 miles |
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3.06 miles |
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The Garibaldi School
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3.23 miles |
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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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Chesterfield Road South, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG19 7AP |
4.49 miles |
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All Saints' Catholic Voluntary Academy
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4.64 miles |
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Yeoman Park Academy
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4.66 miles |
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The Beech Academy
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4.74 miles |
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4.8 miles |
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4.87 miles |