How many pupils does Forest Town Primary School have?

Forest Town Primary School has 319 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Forest Town Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Forest Town Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (4 October 2022).

Is Forest Town Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Forest Town Primary School is part of NOVA EDUCATION TRUST.

Where is Forest Town Primary School?

Forest Town Primary School is located at Forest Town Primary School, Clipstone Road West, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG19 0ED.

Forest Town Primary School

Forest Town Primary School, Clipstone Road West, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG19 0ED

Requires Improvement

Inspected 4 October 2022

Requires Improvement

Ofsted

Primary

Phase

3–11

Ages

319

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Forest Town Primary School

Forest Town Primary School is an academy converter in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 319 pupils on roll. It is part of NOVA EDUCATION TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (4 October 2022) rated it Requires Improvement. 35.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 28.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Nottinghamshire →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 3–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 319 / 420 (76%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 4 October 2022

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

35.7%

Free school meals

28.1%

EAL

1.3%

SEN support

13.2%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Attendance

5.8%

Overall absence

15.9%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£4,941

Spend per pupil

£4,843

Income per pupil

45%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Forest Town Primary School, Clipstone Road West, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG19 0ED
Phone: 01623477211
Headteacher: Celia Smith
Website: www.foresttownprimaryschool.co.uk

Academy Trust

NOVA EDUCATION TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Forest Town Primary School?: Forest Town Primary School is an academy converter in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, England, for pupils aged 3–11.
How many pupils does Forest Town Primary School have?: Forest Town Primary School has 319 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Forest Town Primary School's Ofsted rating?: Forest Town Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (4 October 2022).
Is Forest Town Primary School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Forest Town Primary School is part of NOVA EDUCATION TRUST.
Where is Forest Town Primary School?: Forest Town Primary School is located at Forest Town Primary School, Clipstone Road West, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG19 0ED.

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