Forest Town Primary School
URN: 151507 • Mansfield NG19 0ED
Overview
- Name
- Forest Town Primary School
- URN
- 151507
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- NOVA EDUCATION TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 37.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Vanessa Farr (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01623477211
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Forest Town Primary School, Clipstone Road West, Mansfield NG19 0ED
Summary
Forest Town Primary School is a mixed academy converter located in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, with a current enrolment of 319 pupils and a capacity of 420. The school is committed to creating a nurturing environment where every child feels they belong, can aim high, and succeed. The ethos of "Work Hard, Be Kind" is central to the school's approach, fostering both academic achievement and personal well-being.
The curriculum at Forest Town is designed to be engaging and challenging, encompassing a wide range of subjects including English, Maths, Science, and Modern Foreign Languages. The school also places a strong emphasis on enrichment opportunities, outdoor learning, and the development of life skills, preparing students to be responsible citizens in a changing world.
Community involvement is highly valued at Forest Town Primary, with a focus on building strong partnerships with families. The school encourages visits from prospective parents to experience the welcoming atmosphere and supportive community firsthand. The school’s vision is reinforced by core values that promote adventure, responsibility, kindness, perseverance, independence, and togetherness.
The curriculum at Forest Town is designed to be engaging and challenging, encompassing a wide range of subjects including English, Maths, Science, and Modern Foreign Languages. The school also places a strong emphasis on enrichment opportunities, outdoor learning, and the development of life skills, preparing students to be responsible citizens in a changing world.
Community involvement is highly valued at Forest Town Primary, with a focus on building strong partnerships with families. The school encourages visits from prospective parents to experience the welcoming atmosphere and supportive community firsthand. The school’s vision is reinforced by core values that promote adventure, responsibility, kindness, perseverance, independence, and togetherness.
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Key details
- LA
- Nottinghamshire
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- NOVA EDUCATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 319
- Boys
- 168
- Girls
- 151
- FSM %
- 38.70
- Open date
- 2025-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Nottinghamshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 319 | 168 | 151 | 420 | 38.70 |
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