Heatherley Primary School
Heatherley Drive, Forest Town, Mansfield, NG19 0PYOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Heatherley Primary School is a primary school in Mansfield for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 364 schools in Nottinghamshire. It ranks 3rd of 41 primary schools in Mansfield. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in December 2012.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 11 December 2012, report published 11 January 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 7 March 2023
Pupils enjoy coming to this inclusive school. They attend regularly. Pupils and staff describe it as a family. The pupils are a credit to the school. They are respectful, polite and kind to each other. Pupils understand the school's value of integrity and do their best to demonstrate it. Staff have high expectations of pupils' learning and behaviour, and pupils respond well to these expectations. They behave well in lessons and around the school. In lessons, most pupils are enthusiastic about what they are learning. Classrooms and playgrounds are calm, and pupils play well together. They enjoy spending time with their friends. Pupils feel safe and well looked after. They say bullying sometimes happens but when it does, they are confident that staff will sort it out quickly and it will stop. If pupils have a concern or a worry, they know how to report this. Pupils know that staff will listen and help them. Pupils value taking on responsibilities such as well-being and anti-bullying ambassadors and sports leaders. They enjoy helping others. Parents and carers appreciate being included in school life when possible, such as by attending assemblies and special breakfasts.
What the school should improve
- In the foundation subjects, leaders have designed and implemented a curriculum that rotates on a cycle. However, in history, for example, the precise knowledge that pupils should learn is not yet fully identified. Teachers are not always clear about exactly what pupils need to learn. Pupils cannot always recall what they know. Leaders must identify the most important content that they want pupils to learn and when in all subjects.
- Occasionally teachers do not adapt the curriculum well enough to meet the needs of all pupils. A small number of pupils, including some pupils with SEND, do not always get the support they need to achieve as well as they could. They do not always gain the same knowledge and skills as other pupils. Leaders should ensure that the provision for all pupils consistently matches their needs well.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
44 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
326 pupils on roll, with places for 315
Schools near Heatherley Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 72% met the expected standard |
| Forest Town Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Not published |
| Holly Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
| Asquith Primary School | 0.7 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 44% met the expected standard |
| Mansfield Primary Academy | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Sarah James
- Phone
- 01623420244
- Address
- Heatherley Drive, Forest Town, Mansfield, NG19 0PY
- Local authority
- Nottinghamshire
- URN
- 122734
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.