The Joseph Whitaker School
URN: 137628 • Mansfield NG21 0AG
Overview
- Name
- The Joseph Whitaker School
- URN
- 137628
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- EAST MIDLANDS EDUCATION TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 60.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Carey Ayres (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01623792327
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Warsop Lane, Mansfield NG21 0AG
Summary
The Joseph Whitaker School, located in Rainworth near Mansfield, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrolment of 1,328 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 1,250. Since joining the East Midlands Education Trust in 2016, the school has fostered an inclusive culture that supports the development of every student into confident young adults, preparing them for future success through strong examination outcomes.
The school offers a broad and balanced curriculum across all key stages, alongside a variety of extracurricular opportunities, particularly in sport and performing arts. As a specialist Sports College since 2004, and with an expanded focus on performing arts since 2012, the school is committed to enhancing students' skills and self-esteem through these disciplines.
Recent Ofsted inspections have rated the school as 'Good' in all areas, including the quality of education and leadership. The Joseph Whitaker School aims to cater to the diverse needs and ambitions of its students, ensuring they thrive academically and personally within a supportive community environment.
The school offers a broad and balanced curriculum across all key stages, alongside a variety of extracurricular opportunities, particularly in sport and performing arts. As a specialist Sports College since 2004, and with an expanded focus on performing arts since 2012, the school is committed to enhancing students' skills and self-esteem through these disciplines.
Recent Ofsted inspections have rated the school as 'Good' in all areas, including the quality of education and leadership. The Joseph Whitaker School aims to cater to the diverse needs and ambitions of its students, ensuring they thrive academically and personally within a supportive community environment.
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Nearby alternatives
- Garibaldi College (61.2)
- All Saints' Catholic Voluntary Academy (61.0)
- The Manor Academy (58.1)
- Meden School (55.4)
- Queen Elizabeth's Academy (53.3)
Key details
- LA
- Nottinghamshire
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- EAST MIDLANDS EDUCATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 1250
- Pupils
- 1328
- Boys
- 668
- Girls
- 660
- FSM %
- 23.40
- Open date
- 2011-11-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-03-06
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Nottinghamshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1328 | 668 | 660 | 1250 | 23.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1371 | 690 | 681 | 1250 | 22.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1370 | 689 | 681 | 1250 | 19.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1370 | 689 | 681 | 1250 | 19.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1337 | 658 | 679 | 1250 | 16.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1303 | 630 | 673 | 1250 | 12.70 |
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