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The Joseph Whitaker School

Warsop Lane, Mansfield, NG21 0AG
Part of: EAST MIDLANDS EDUCATION TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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The Joseph Whitaker School
Mansfield, NG21 0AG
1,328 Pupils
1,250 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
23.40% FSM %
668 Boys
660 Girls
About The Joseph Whitaker School

Located in Mansfield (NG21 0AG), The Joseph Whitaker School is a mixed-gender Secondary school for pupils aged 11–18, classified as Academies and situated within the local authority of Nottinghamshire.

It has 1,328 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,250. Current headteacher: Carey Ayres.

Data for The Joseph Whitaker School comes from the Department for Education's official establishment register. For the most up-to-date admissions or contact details, visit the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Nottinghamshire
Region East Midlands
Administrative District Newark and Sherwood
Parliamentary Constituency Sherwood Forest
Ward Rainworth South & Blidworth
Urban / Rural Urban: Further from a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor EAST MIDLANDS EDUCATION TRUST
Opened 01-11-2011
UKPRN 10035689
URN 137628
Data Last Updated 21-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (10)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Dr John Perry Chair of Local Governing Body 03/10/2024 05/10/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Carey Ayres Local Governor 01/09/2020 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Samuel Denby Local Governor 16/09/2020 15/09/2028 Elected by school staff
Mr David Farnie Local Governor 11/12/2025 10/12/2029 Elected by parents
Mr Malcolm Hall Local Governor 16/03/2023 15/03/2027 Elected by parents
Mr Christopher Hill Local Governor 12/12/2024 11/12/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Mark Lawson Local Governor 06/07/2023 05/07/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Claire Noble Local Governor 06/12/2019 05/12/2027 Elected by parents
Mr Nathan Rawlings Local Governor 12/12/2024 11/12/2028 Elected by parents
Mr Adrian Weir Local Governor 19/09/2019 18/09/2027 Elected by school staff
Schools Nearby
Lake View Primary and Nursery School
0.27 km • Mansfield
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The Python Hill Academy
0.91 km • Mansfield
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Blidworth Oaks Primary School
1.45 km • Mansfield
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Heathlands Primary School
1.51 km • Mansfield
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Dawn House School
1.72 km • Nr Mansfield, Notts
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St Peter's CofE Primary Academy, Mansfield
3.07 km • Mansfield
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Joseph Whitaker School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire.
The Joseph Whitaker School has 1,328 pupils, with a capacity of 1,250.
The Joseph Whitaker School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at The Joseph Whitaker School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at The Joseph Whitaker School is Mrs Carey Ayres.
The Joseph Whitaker School is at Warsop Lane, Rainworth, Mansfield, NG21 0AG, in the Nottinghamshire local authority, East Midlands.
Sixth form at The Joseph Whitaker School: Has a sixth form.
The Joseph Whitaker School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Carey Ayres
Warsop Lane, Rainworth, Mansfield, NG21 0AG
01623792327
www.josephwhitaker.org/
Location
NG21 0AG  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 137628
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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