Netherfield Infant School (Welbeck Federation of Schools)
Netherfield Lane, Meden Vale, Mansfield, NG20 9PAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Netherfield Infant School (Welbeck Federation of Schools) is a primary school in Mansfield for ages 3 to 7. It is one of the 364 schools in Nottinghamshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 11 October 2022, report published 4 December 2022
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 11 October 2022
Pupils enjoy coming to school. High-quality relationships between pupils and staff are a strong feature of the school. Parents are overwhelmingly positive about the school and praise the dedication of the teachers. Pupils take joy in the rewards for good work and for following the school's values. They are allowed to read and share their good work in Friday's assemblies. Pupils also enjoy taking part in forest school activities on site, and talk enthusiastically about making crowns for the new King. Pupils said they feel safe at school. They said that bullying is rare, but that when it has happened, teachers stopped it quickly. Children in the Nursery settle very quickly into new routines and engage very well in their learning. Behaviour is positive around the school, including on the playground. Pupils cooperate well with each other. They like taking part in sporting festivals with children from other schools. Leaders have high expectations for every child. Staff have noticed that following the three national lockdowns there are gaps in pupils' knowledge. Pupils' vocabulary is not as well developed as it could be. Staff have been working hard to build pupils' language development to close the gaps.
What the school should improve
- Teachers are checking whether pupils are understanding some of the knowledge that they are being taught. However, there are occasions when teachers do not ask pupils to explain their answers to check that they have a deep understanding of the subject taught. Furthermore, teachers are not checking whether pupils are able to apply their knowledge to answer challenging questions. Leaders should ensure that checks on pupils' learning help teachers to know how well pupils are achieving.
- Pupils are taught phonics well. They are encouraged to become fluent readers. However, pupils do not read widely enough. As a result, pupils' vocabulary is not as well developed as it could be. Leaders must ensure that pupils read more widely to expand their vocabulary.
Pupil numbers and mix
88 pupils on roll, with places for 120
Schools near Netherfield Infant School (Welbeck Federation of Schools)
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastlands Junior School (Welbeck Federation of Schools) | 0.1 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 38% met the expected standard |
| Church Vale Primary School and Foundation Unit | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 69% met the expected standard |
| Hetts Lane Infant and Nursery School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Birklands Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
| Cuckney CofE Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 7
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Lisa Jordan
- Phone
- 01623842683
- Address
- Netherfield Lane, Meden Vale, Mansfield, NG20 9PA
- Local authority
- Nottinghamshire
- URN
- 122498
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.