Best secondary schools in Mansfield (2026)
Mansfield has 4 ranked secondary schools with published results. The top-ranked is All Saints' Catholic Voluntary Academy, in the top 31% in England. The average Attainment 8 here in 2025 was 41.6, against 46.1 for England. 0 are in England's top 10%, and 0 are rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Mansfield has no grammar schools.
| Rank | School | Attainment 8 (2023–2025 average) | Attainment 8 2025 | Trend | Grade 5+ Eng & maths | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Top 31% in England |
All Saints' Catholic Voluntary Academy Mansfield · Roman Catholic |
50.7 | 51.6 | 48% | No rating | |
2 Bottom 34% in England |
The Brunts Academy Mansfield |
42.2 | 45.5 | 44% | Report card | |
3 Bottom 13% in England |
Sherwood Church Academy Mansfield · Church of England |
37.9 | 37.1 | 24% | Not judged | |
4 Bottom 2% in England |
Queen Elizabeth's Academy Mansfield |
31.6 | 32.2 | 18% | Good |
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What is the best secondary school in Mansfield?
On exam results over the last three years, All Saints' Catholic Voluntary Academy is the top-ranked secondary school in Mansfield, in the top 31% of schools in England.
How are the schools ranked?
By published Department for Education exam results averaged over three years: for secondary schools, Attainment 8 plus a quarter of the share getting grade 5+ in English and maths; for primary schools, the share reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths plus half the share reaching the higher standard. The order uses the three-year average, so a school can rank above one with a higher single-year result. Schools with fewer than 10 pupils taking the tests are not ranked. Exam results are only part of the picture: visit, read the Ofsted report and check admissions rules, as living nearby does not guarantee a place.