# Forest Town Primary School — Mansfield, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Primary
- **Parent rating:** 4.8/5 from 4 published reviews
- **Principal:** Celia Smith BEd (Hons), NPQEL

## Contact

- **Address:** null
- **Phone:** +44 1623477211
- **Website:** https://www.foresttownprimaryschool.co.uk
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/mansfield/forest-town-primary-school-24185

## About

Forest Town Primary School is a diverse school with a wonderful family feel. Our 'Work Hard, Be Kind' ethos encompasses everything we stand for and do. We nurture every child's academic potential, their aspirations and their well-being.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Behaviour and Attitudes):** Requires Improvement — Oct 2022
- **Ofsted (Early Years Provision):** Requires Improvement — Oct 2022
- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Requires Improvement — Oct 2022
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Requires Improvement — Oct 2022
- **Ofsted (Personal Development):** Requires Improvement — Oct 2022
- **Ofsted (Quality of Education):** Requires Improvement — Oct 2022

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — Best school experience ever!: Forest Town Primary School has been a game-changer for our family. The teachers are so passionate and dedicated, and the way they encourage the children to be curious and creative is just amazing. The 'Work Hard, Be Kind' ethos really shines through in everything they do. We feel so lucky to have found this school. *(Oct 2023)*
- **5/5** — Fantastic school community!: We've been so impressed with Forest Town Primary School. The values of 'Work Hard, Be Kind' are really evident in the way the children treat each other and the staff. The teachers are always available to talk and offer support. My child loves the outdoor learning and the sports facilities are great too. *(Feb 2023)*
- **5/5** — A loving environment for my child: Forest Town Primary School is an absolute gem! My child has grown so much since starting here, and I love the emphasis on kindness and hard work. The teachers are so supportive, and the facilities are top-notch. I've seen so many happy children playing in the park on the way home from school, it's lovely. *(Sep 2022)*
- **4/5** — Good, but could be better: We had a mixed experience at Forest Town Primary School. The teachers were great, but the school was a bit disorganized at times, and the communication could be better. However, the facilities are lovely, and the park is a great place for the kids to play. Overall, it's an okay school, but could use some improvement. *(May 2022)*

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