The Garibaldi School

About The Garibaldi School

The Garibaldi School is an academy converter in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 984 pupils on roll. It is part of NOVA EDUCATION TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (6 June 2023) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 46.1 (2025/26). 25.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 6.8% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Nottinghamshire →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–18

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

984 / 1,224 (80%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

6 June 2023

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

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, 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

Forest Town, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG19 0JX

Phone

01623464220

Headteacher

Paddy Cassidy

Website

http://www.garibaldi.org.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Garibaldi School?

The Garibaldi School is an academy converter in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

How many pupils does The Garibaldi School have?

The Garibaldi School has 984 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is The Garibaldi School's Ofsted rating?

The Garibaldi School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (6 June 2023).

How does The Garibaldi School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at The Garibaldi School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 46.1 in 2025/26.

Is The Garibaldi School part of an academy trust?

Yes — The Garibaldi School is part of NOVA EDUCATION TRUST.

Where is The Garibaldi School?

The Garibaldi School is located at Forest Town, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG19 0JX.