The Joseph Whitaker School
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Secondary
Post 16
PUPILS
1380
AGES
11 - 18
GENDER
Mixed
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This pupil heat map shows where pupils currently attending the school live.
The concentration of pupils shows likelihood of admission based on distance criteria

Source: All attending pupils National School Census Data, ONS
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This School Guide heat map has been plotted using official pupil data taken from the last School Census collected by the Department for Education. It is a visualisation of where pupils lived at the time of the annual School Census.

Our heat maps use groups of postcodes, not individual postcodes, and have naturally soft edges. All pupils are included in the mapping (i.e. children with siblings already at the school, high priority pupils and selective and/or religious admissions) but we may have removed statistical ‘outliers’ with more remote postcodes that do not reflect majority admissions.

For some schools, the heat map may be a useful indicator of the catchment area but our heat maps are not the same as catchment area maps. Catchment area maps, published by the school or local authority, are based on geographical admissions criteria and show actual cut-off distances and pre-defined catchment areas for a single admission year.

This information is provided as a guide only. The criteria in which schools use to allocate places in the event that they are oversubscribed can and do vary between schools and over time. These criteria can include distance from the school and sometimes specific catchment areas but can also include, amongst others, priority for siblings, children of a particular faith or specific feeder schools. Living in an area where children have previously attended a school does not guarantee admission to the school in future years. Always check with the school’s own admission authority for the current admission arrangements.

3 steps to help parents gather catchment information for a school:

  1. Look at our school catchment area guide for more information on heat maps. They give a useful indicator of the general areas that admit pupils to the school. This visualisation is based on all attending pupils present at the time of the annual School Census.
  2. Use the link to the Local Authority Contact (above) to find catchment area information based on a single admission year. This is very important if you are considering applying to a school.
  3. On each school page, use the link to visit the school website and find information on individual school admissions criteria. Geographical criteria are only applied after pupils have been admitted on higher priority criteria such as Looked After Children, SEN, siblings, etc.

How Does The School Perform?

Good
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted Inspection
(06/03/2019)
Full Report - All Reports
61%
NATIONAL AVG. 38%
5+ GCSEs grade 9-4 (standard pass or above) including English and maths



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Progress Compared With All Other Schools

UNLOCK Well Below Average (About 15% of schools in England) Below Average (About 18% of schools in England) Average (About 35% of schools in England) Above Average (About 16% of schools in England) Well Above Average (About 16% of schools in England)

School Results Over Time

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% of pupils who achieved 5+ GCSEs grade 9-4
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% of pupils who achieved GCSE grade 5 or above in both English and maths
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% of pupils who achieved 3 A levels at AAB or higher
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Warsop Lane
Rainworth
Mansfield
NG21 0AG
01623792327

School Description

The leadership team has maintained the good quality of education in the school since the last inspection. You and the leadership team, together with governors and trust leaders, are aspirational for the school and are determined to realise future improvements and success. Through leaders’ regular checks on the quality of teaching and pupils’ progress, your evaluation of the school is detailed and accurate. You know the school’s strengths and areas that require further development. Your plans to address the areas that need to improve are well prioritised, regularly reviewed and supported by clear success criteria. Governors share your determination to ensure that the school’s provision fully meets pupils’ learning and welfare needs. Governors have a good understanding of the effectiveness of the school’s provision, through the information they receive from leaders, discussion at meetings and from their visits to the school. They use their skills and experience to support the work of leaders and provide challenge, when necessary, to hold them to account. A distinctive strength of the school is the welcoming and inclusive ethos which is fully supportive of fundamental British values. The school’s mantra ‘proud to be me, proud to be us’ is reflected in the positive attitudes and behaviours displayed by pupils and the very positive relationships that exist between staff and pupils. Following the previous inspection, pupils’ overall progress by the end of key stage 4 has remained above average. The progress made by girls and middle-ability pupils in 2018 was good. The progress made by pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) has improved. The progress made by boys and disadvantaged pupils, however, is not as strong. Boys make differing rates of progress across different subjects. In 2018, for example, the progress made by boys was good in science and mathematics but weaker in English, modern languages and some option subjects. Similarly, disadvantaged pupils performed better in science and humanities compared to English and mathematics. You have rightly identified the achievement of these groups as a priority for improvement and new initiatives have recently been implemented to advance the progress made by these groups. However, it is too soon to evaluate the impact of these developments on current pupils. At the last inspection, leaders were challenged by inspectors to strengthen subject leadership and share the most effective practice. Your leadership in this area has ensured that the professional development of staff is at the core of school improvement. Staff have clear expectations about their performance. These expectations are underpinned by strong support and opportunities for development that appropriately meet the needs of individual staff. The school’s open culture enables staff to share their expertise within the school and across the wider trust. Staff report that they are very appreciative of the opportunities to share effective practice within a supportive school and trust culture. Staff morale is exceptionally positive. Staff, parents, carers and the clear majority of pupils hold very positive views about the school. One parent expressed opinions shared by many others: ‘The school is a real comprehensive and staff work very hard to create a very positive and inclusive school community.’ Pupils are happy and proud to be members of the school. The overwhelming majority of parents who responded to Ofsted’s online survey would recommend the school. Safeguarding is effective. You lead safeguarding well and have ensured that the policies and procedures for keeping pupils safe are effective. A culture of vigilance exists because leaders are well informed, follow rigorous procedures and are proactive in the best interests of children. Appropriate checks are made on all staff and volunteers to ensure that they are suitable to work with children. You have ensured that regular training is provided to keep staff updated on procedures and potential safeguarding risks. Consequently, all staff understand what do to if they have a concern about a pupil’s well-being. Leaders with responsibility for safeguarding pupils ensure that their record keeping is of a good quality. Effective processes are in place to follow up issues as they arise in a timely and appropriate way. School leaders work well with a range of external support agencies to make sure that pupils at risk of harm are kept safe, including those attending programmes of learning at alternative locations. The curriculum provides pupils with many opportunities to learn about how to keep themselves safe, including learning about online safety and substance abuse.

The Joseph Whitaker School Parent Reviews



unlock % Parents Recommend This School
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>63, "agree"=>29, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>3, "dont_know"=>1} UNLOCK Figures based on 197 responses up to 12-06-2019
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>64, "agree"=>28, "disagree"=>4, "strongly_disagree"=>1, "dont_know"=>3} UNLOCK Figures based on 197 responses up to 12-06-2019
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>53, "agree"=>40, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>2, "dont_know"=>1} UNLOCK Figures based on 197 responses up to 12-06-2019
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>56, "agree"=>37, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>1, "dont_know"=>2} UNLOCK Figures based on 197 responses up to 12-06-2019
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>41, "agree"=>52, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>1, "dont_know"=>2} UNLOCK Figures based on 197 responses up to 12-06-2019
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>36, "agree"=>52, "disagree"=>7, "strongly_disagree"=>3, "dont_know"=>3} UNLOCK Figures based on 197 responses up to 12-06-2019
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>53, "agree"=>38, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>2, "dont_know"=>3} UNLOCK Figures based on 197 responses up to 12-06-2019
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>39, "agree"=>34, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>2, "dont_know"=>20} UNLOCK Figures based on 197 responses up to 12-06-2019
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>58, "agree"=>34, "disagree"=>3, "strongly_disagree"=>2, "dont_know"=>4} UNLOCK Figures based on 197 responses up to 12-06-2019
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>54, "agree"=>31, "disagree"=>6, "strongly_disagree"=>3, "dont_know"=>7} UNLOCK Figures based on 197 responses up to 12-06-2019
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>47, "agree"=>36, "disagree"=>13, "strongly_disagree"=>2, "dont_know"=>3} UNLOCK Figures based on 197 responses up to 12-06-2019
Yes No {"yes"=>91, "no"=>9} UNLOCK Figures based on 197 responses up to 12-06-2019

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