The Joseph Whitaker School
Academy converter · Sixth form
Mansfield, NG21 0AG
Ofsted
Not judged
Our ranking
Bottom 41% in England
3 of 5 in Newark and Sherwood
Pupils
1,361
First preferences per place
1.22
2026/27
Absence
8.0%
2024/25
A level average
C+
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 44.3 | 44.7 | 43.2 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 42% | 40% | 38% | |
| Average English grade | 4.6 | 5.0 | 4.7 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 50% | 44% | 34% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.03 | -0.02 | — |
58% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Sherwood Church Academy · 3.1 mi · Not judged · Bottom 13% in England
- The Garibaldi School · 3.3 mi · Good · Bottom 43% in England
- The Brunts Academy · 3.9 mi · Report card · Bottom 34% in England
- Queen Elizabeth's Academy · 4.5 mi · Good · Bottom 2% in England
- All Saints' Catholic Voluntary Academy · 4.6 mi · No rating · Top 31% in England
- The Manor Academy · 4.8 mi · No rating · Bottom 22% in England
The neighbourhood
The Joseph Whitaker School is in Rainworth & Blidworth (typical home £181,500, crime average).
What is The Joseph Whitaker School's Ofsted rating?
The Joseph Whitaker School is rated Not judged by Ofsted.
How does The Joseph Whitaker School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, The Joseph Whitaker School is in the bottom 41% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.