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The Joseph Whitaker School

The Joseph Whitaker School, Mansfield
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The Joseph Whitaker School

Warsop Lane, Rainworth, Mansfield, NG21 0AG

A Good-rated secondary school in Mansfield.

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Pupils
1,328
Ages
11-18
FSM
23.4%
Attainment 8
43.0
Ofsted
Good
Nov 2024

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
43.0
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
17.6%
Basics 9-5
37.6%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
48.5%
EBacc APS
3.90
EBacc 9-5
19.7%
EBacc 9-4
28.4%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
33.71
A*-A Grades
19.4%
A*-B Grades
46.8%
AAB+ %
12.5%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 85 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

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About The Joseph Whitaker School

The Joseph Whitaker School is a secondary school in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2024 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 170 responses), 71% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 43.0. The school has around 1,328 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Warsop Lane, Mansfield, NG21 0AG | More schools in Nottinghamshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The Joseph Whitaker School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Nov 2024 — Good
  2. Nov 2010 — Good (predecessor: Joseph Whitaker School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about The Joseph Whitaker School

What is The Joseph Whitaker School's Ofsted rating?
The Joseph Whitaker School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What do parents say about The Joseph Whitaker School?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 170 responses): 71% of parents would recommend The Joseph Whitaker School.
What are The Joseph Whitaker School's latest exam results?
The Joseph Whitaker School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 43.0. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The Joseph Whitaker School located?
The Joseph Whitaker School is a secondary school in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire (NG21 0AG).
How many pupils attend The Joseph Whitaker School?
The Joseph Whitaker School has around 1,328 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Joseph Whitaker School with other schools?
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