Sherwood Junior School

About Sherwood Junior School

Sherwood Junior School is a community school in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, England, for pupils aged 7–11. It has 209 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (2 November 2021) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 27% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 41% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 6.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Nottinghamshire →

School Type

Community school

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 7–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

209 / 240 (87%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

2 November 2021

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

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

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

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.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

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

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

Sherwood Street, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG20 0JT

Phone

01623842545

Headteacher

Helen Simpson

Website

www.sherwood.notts.sch.uk/

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Sherwood Junior School?

Sherwood Junior School is a community school in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, England, for pupils aged 7–11.

How many pupils does Sherwood Junior School have?

Sherwood Junior School has 209 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Sherwood Junior School's Ofsted rating?

Sherwood Junior School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (2 November 2021).

How does Sherwood Junior School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

27% of pupils at Sherwood Junior School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Sherwood Junior School?

Sherwood Junior School is located at Sherwood Street, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG20 0JT.