The Joseph Whitaker School

A not judged academy converter school in Nottinghamshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for The Joseph Whitaker School.

Mansfield, NG210AG Ofsted: Not Judged Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

53

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
53.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.02
English & Maths grade 4+ %
58.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 68.2%
Continue in education or training
52.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 58.0%
Sustained employment
51.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 24.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Not Judged

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Not Judged
Overall effectiveness
Not Judged
Last inspected
12 November 2024
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Warsop Lane
Rainworth
Mansfield, NG210AG
Phone
1623792327
Website
josephwhitaker.org/

Location

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Source: Geocoding
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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
137628
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Warsop Lane, Rainworth, Mansfield, NG21 0AG
Website
http://www.josephwhitaker.org/
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
EAST MIDLANDS EDUCATION TRUST
Capacity
1,250 pupils
Setting
Urban: Further from a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,371
Free School Meals
23.5% (322 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
0.9% (12 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
90.9%
Good
Persistent Absence
25.6%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
58.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
24.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
6.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
9.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
56%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
88 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
6.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
68.2 (+16.2 vs average)
Attainment 8:
44.7 (+5.2 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
86 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
171
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,371 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Business Studies (OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate at Level 3)
★★★ ★★
(6 students)
Computer Studies/Computing (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(6 students)
History (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(11 students)
Health Studies (OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate at Level 3)
★★ ★★★
(16 students)
Sociology (GCE A level)
★ ★★★★
(18 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"SPES ET FIDES"

Proud to be me. Proud to be Us.

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to The Joseph Whitaker School, a place where every student is encouraged to thrive and develop into a confident young adult whilst achieving excellent qualifications in readiness for their future.

Facilities

state of the art resource centre impressive sports hall dance studio gym full size all weather 3G pitch media room good range of computer rooms large, well resourced student support centre

Admissions Criteria

Entry to the school in September (Year 7). Applications are made via Nottinghamshire County Council. It is advised that parents wishing to apply to The Joseph Whitaker School also submit a Supplementary Form with details about why you would like your child to attend the school. The deadline for applications to a Nottinghamshire school is 31 October. Allocations are notified by Nottinghamshire County Council Admissions via e-mail or post on 1 March. Pupils not allocated a place may be placed on a waiting list according to our admissions criteria. If you wish to appeal, download an Appeal Form. Mid-Term Admissions are dealt with directly by the school. Appeals are heard within thirty school days (or as specified). For notices of appeal, see the link to School admission appeals. For further information, contact the Admissions Officer on 01623 792327 or [email protected].

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