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The Park Junior School
Orchard Close, Shirebrook, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG20 8JX, Derbyshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
5.0 / 100
Bottom 5%
Better than 5% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
257
Capacity
280
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
92%
Summary
With 66% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, performance is above the national average, placing it in the top 47% of schools. However, the recent Ofsted rating indicates that the school requires improvement, which may be a consideration for parents. Additionally, the school's LocaleIQ score suggests it is performing better than only 5% of schools, highlighting some challenges in overall effectiveness.
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Last inspected: 11 June 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 66% | Top 47% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 6% | Bottom 42% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British81.7%
White Other13.2%
Other1.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.2%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
Asian Indian0.8%
Black African0.4%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
Location
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53.20816, -1.22176 · NG20 8JX
School details
Local authorityDerbyshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN112682
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.parkfed.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is The Park Junior School rated by Ofsted?
The Park Junior School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 June 2024.
Is The Park Junior School a good school?
The Park Junior School scores 5.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 5% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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