Inspectors from education watchdog Ofsted visit schools across England to ensure the educational institutions are performing well and preparing pupils for further education and life in a community.
Each school is given a rating – outstanding, good, requires improvement, or inadequate.
. Anthony Bek Primary School, Rotherham Road, Pleasley - Good
Following a two-day inspection in June, the school was praised for its "purposeful, busy atmosphere" and how pupils are well-behaved and polite. Ofsted said: Anthony Bek is a welcoming school. Pupils say they enjoy school. They say they feel safe. They know there is always a member of staff they can speak to if they have worries. Leaders and staff ensure pupils are happy and ready to learn. They have high expectations of what all pupils can achieve." Photo: Brian Eyre
. Birklands Primary School, Appleton Street, Warsop - Good
Inspectors found pupils are happy at Birklands, and have positive attitudes to learning, during a two-day visit in July, saying: "There is an ethos of everyone being valued, and no-one is left out. Pupils describe the school as an amazing place with supportive friends.” Photo: Brian Eyre
. Bracken Hill School, Chartwell Road, Kirkby - Good
A report published in January said: "Pupils enjoy attending this welcoming school. Staff are very caring and supportive. Parents and carers appreciate the help staff give them and their children." Photo: Google Maps
. Bramley Vale Primary School, York Crescent, Doe Lea - Good
Ofsted said, after a two-day visit in June: “Pupils enjoy attending Bramley Vale school. They feel part of a school family. They appreciate their teachers’ efforts to make learning interesting and fun. Pupils say there is always lots to look forward to every school day. Teachers have high expectations of pupils’ behaviour and conduct. Pupils behave well. They are polite and friendly. They often treat each other with consideration and respect." Photo: Brian Eyre
. Farmilo Primary School and Nursery, Woburn Lane, Pleasley - Good
Following a two-visit in September, Ofsted said “pupils are polite and courteous, they understand they should treat others with kindness and respect” and “pupils are proud to be part of the ‘Farmilo family". Photo: Brian Eyre
. Glebe Junior School, Hamlet Lane, South Normanton - Good
Glebe Junior School has significantly improved. Rated inadequate during a previous inspection,it was been rated good across all categories on July 12 and 13. Ofsted inspectors found leaders have a "relentless focus" on school improvement and want all pupils to succeed. Leaders have created a broad and interesting curriculum that supports this ambition. The curriculum is enhanced by out-of-school trips and additional experiences. Photo: Google Maps
. Healdswood Infant & Nursery School, Barker Avenue, Skegby - Good
In a report published in January 2022, Healdswood was rated good in all five categories of eduation quality, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision, with inspectors saying: "Healdswood is a school where everyone is welcome. Staff know pupils very well. Pupils feel well cared for and that ‘everyone looks after you’." Photo: Google Maps
. High Oakham Primary School, Nottingham Road, Mansfield - Good
Following a two-day inspection in May, Ofsted said: “High Oakham is a welcoming school. Staff know the pupils and their families well. They have established clear routines and positive relationships with pupils.” Photo: Brian Eyre
. Kirkstead Junior Academy, Kirkstead Road, Pinxton - Good
According to Ofsted's report, following a two-day inspection in June, Kirkstead has become a great place to learn. Leaders have brought the staff and community together to create a team that is ambitious about what pupils can achieve. The inspectors noticed parents are "really pleased by the improvement in this fantastic school". Photo: Louise Brimble
. Leas Park Junior School, Ley Lane, Mansfield Woodhouse - Good
Following a two-day inspection in February, the school was praised for developing a broad curriculum, that maths is taught well and reading is a priority, while pupils’ good behaviour was also recognised. Photo: Google Maps
. Newlands Junior School, Braemar Road, Forest Town - Good
In a two-day visit in January, inspectors found pupils enjoy school, behave well and enjoy positive relationships with their peers and teachers. Their report said: “One pupil reflected the views of others by saying ‘I feel proud every day I come to school’.” Photo: Brian Eyre
1. Anthony Bek Primary School, Rotherham Road, Pleasley - Good
Following a two-day inspection in June, the school was praised for its "purposeful, busy atmosphere" and how pupils are well-behaved and polite. Ofsted said: Anthony Bek is a welcoming school. Pupils say they enjoy school. They say they feel safe. They know there is always a member of staff they can speak to if they have worries. Leaders and staff ensure pupils are happy and ready to learn. They have high expectations of what all pupils can achieve." Photo: Brian Eyre
2. Birklands Primary School, Appleton Street, Warsop - Good
Inspectors found pupils are happy at Birklands, and have positive attitudes to learning, during a two-day visit in July, saying: "There is an ethos of everyone being valued, and no-one is left out. Pupils describe the school as an amazing place with supportive friends.” Photo: Brian Eyre
3. Bracken Hill School, Chartwell Road, Kirkby - Good
A report published in January said: "Pupils enjoy attending this welcoming school. Staff are very caring and supportive. Parents and carers appreciate the help staff give them and their children." Photo: Google Maps
4. Bramley Vale Primary School, York Crescent, Doe Lea - Good
Ofsted said, after a two-day visit in June: “Pupils enjoy attending Bramley Vale school. They feel part of a school family. They appreciate their teachers’ efforts to make learning interesting and fun. Pupils say there is always lots to look forward to every school day. Teachers have high expectations of pupils’ behaviour and conduct. Pupils behave well. They are polite and friendly. They often treat each other with consideration and respect." Photo: Brian Eyre