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The Park Junior School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

The Park Junior School is a community primary school in Mansfield, Derbyshire , serving pupils aged 7–11, with 257 pupils, and a capacity of 280 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

7–11

Age range

257

Pupils

280

Capacity

92%

Fill rate

Requires improvement

Ofsted 2024

The Park Junior School Catchment Area Information

The catchment area for The Park Junior School is set by Derbyshire and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Operating near capacity: 92% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Derbyshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Derbyshire catchment area documents →

The Park Junior School — School Information

Full address
Orchard Close, Mansfield, NG20 8JX
Local authority
Derbyshire
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
7–11 years
Free school meals
35.4% of pupils
DfE URN
112682

Other Primary Schools in Mansfield

If The Park Junior School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Mansfield are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — The Park Junior School

Is The Park Junior School oversubscribed?

The Park Junior School is operating close to its capacity of 280 places (92% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for The Park Junior School?

Admission to The Park Junior School is managed by Derbyshire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does The Park Junior School cover?

The Park Junior School is a primary school in Mansfield, Derbyshire, serving pupils aged 7–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for The Park Junior School?

The Park Junior School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.