Sherwood Junior School — Primary School in Mansfield

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Sherwood Junior School

Mansfield, NG20 0JT

209 Pupils

240 Capacity

7–11 Age Range

45.50% FSM %

96 Boys

113 Girls

About Sherwood Junior School

Sherwood Junior School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, in the East Midlands region of England for pupils aged 7–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 209 pupils on roll. School capacity: 240. Current headteacher: Helen Simpson.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details

Establishment Type	Community school
Type Group	Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Nottinghamshire
Region	East Midlands
Administrative District	Mansfield
Parliamentary Constituency	Mansfield
Ward	Meden
Urban / Rural	Larger rural: Further from a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Does not apply
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	No Nursery Classes
UKPRN	10075116
URN	122501
Data Last Updated	11-02-2026

Governors & Trustees (7)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr Colin Barnard	Chair of Governors	28/01/2025	27/01/2028	Appointed by LA
Mrs Laura Higgins	Governor	07/06/2023	06/06/2027	Elected by parents
Mrs Marie Irving	Governor	13/03/2023	12/03/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Chloe Jackson	Governor	06/09/2023	05/09/2027	Elected by school staff
Mr Adam Littler	Governor	12/03/2024	11/03/2028	Elected by parents
Mrs Lesley Steele	Governor	05/01/2022	04/01/2026	Elected by parents
Mr Greg Stevens	Governor	12/03/2024	11/03/2028	Elected by parents