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Samuel Barlow Primary Academy

Church Road, Clipstone, Mansfield, NG21 9DF

A Good-rated primary school in Mansfield where 31% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

Academy sponsor led

Pupils

263

Ages

3-11

FSM

36.4%

Capacity

354

Ofsted

Good

Jan 2022

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

41.0%

Writing

44.0%

Maths

38.0%

RWM Combined

31.0%

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About Samuel Barlow Primary Academy

Samuel Barlow Primary Academy is a primary school in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2022 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 31% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 263 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Church Road, Mansfield, NG21 9DF | More schools in Nottinghamshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Samuel Barlow Primary Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Jan 2022 — Good
Dec 2014 — Requires improvement (predecessor: Samuel Barlow Primary and Nursery Academy)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Samuel Barlow Primary Academy

What is Samuel Barlow Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?

Samuel Barlow Primary Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.

What are Samuel Barlow Primary Academy's latest exam results?

Samuel Barlow Primary Academy: KS2 2024/25: 31% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Samuel Barlow Primary Academy located?

Samuel Barlow Primary Academy is a primary school in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire (NG21 9DF).

How many pupils attend Samuel Barlow Primary Academy?

Samuel Barlow Primary Academy has around 263 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Samuel Barlow Primary Academy with other schools?

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