Sherwood Junior School
Sherwood Street, Warsop, Mansfield, NG20 0JTOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Sherwood Junior School is a primary school in Mansfield for ages 7 to 11. It is one of the 364 schools in Nottinghamshire. It ranks 31st of 41 primary schools in Mansfield. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2021.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 2 November 2021, report published 12 December 2021
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 2 November 2021
Pupils are proud of their school. They told inspectors that it was welcoming. Pupils enjoy their lessons. They told inspectors that they feel safe. Pupils know that the staff care for them. They know that there are always members of staff who they can speak to if they are worried. Staff have high expectations of pupils. They promote the school's core values. Pupils understand the values. They have a clear grasp of equality. Pupils told inspectors that, 'Everyone is treated the same here'. Pupils like to do well. They like it when they earn 'golden tickets'. Pupils behave well in and out of class. Their behaviour and attitudes are positive. Pupils know that bullying is not tolerated. They are polite and caring towards each other. Pupils' knowledge of British values is strong. They know what democracy is and understand right from wrong. Most parents and carers are very positive about what the school offers their children. One parent's comment summed up the views of many: 'My daughter is very happy in school and appears enthusiastic about what she has been learning. The school keeps us well informed.' Parents appreciate that staff put the pupils' well- being at the heart of the school.
What the school should improve
- The knowledge that pupils need to learn in some subjects, such as music, art and history, is not sufficiently well planned and sequenced. It is not yet fully clear what pupils should learn and when, to build their knowledge over time. However, leaders have begun to review and plan the curriculum from Year 3 through to Year 6 in these subjects. For this reason, the transitional arrangements have been applied. Leaders should ensure that curriculum plans for all subjects set out the knowledge that pupils should know and by when.
- Some subject leaders do not know well enough how to improve the curriculum in their subject. This can limit the success with which they lead the curriculum development in their subject. Leaders should ensure that all subject leaders have the necessary knowledge and skills to lead their subject areas successfully and improve the curriculum.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
45 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
229 pupils on roll, with places for 240
Schools near Sherwood Junior School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birklands Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
| Hetts Lane Infant and Nursery School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Church Vale Primary School and Foundation Unit | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 69% met the expected standard |
| Netherfield Infant School (Welbeck Federation of Schools) | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Eastlands Junior School (Welbeck Federation of Schools) | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 38% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Helen Stevens
- Phone
- 01623842545
- Address
- Sherwood Street, Warsop, Mansfield, NG20 0JT
- Local authority
- Nottinghamshire
- URN
- 122501
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.