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The Joseph Whitaker School
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Applications for our Sixth Form are open until Friday 5th December 2025. Click on the link below to apply
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Proud to be Me. Proud to be Us.
Be Ready Be Kind Be Safe
The Joseph Whitaker School is located in Rainworth near Mansfield. The school joined the East Midlands Education Trust on the 1st September 2016. We believe that we have a culture and ethos which enables every child to thrive and develop into a confident young adult whilst achieving excellent qualifications in readiness for their future.
We cater for all students’ needs and ambitions, whatever their starting point. Examination outcomes are strong and we offer a broad and balanced curriculum throughout all key stages. In addition to the taught curriculum, we offer a multitude of additional opportunities and hope that your child takes full advantage of the activities that we have to offer.
The Joseph Whitaker School has Specialisms in both Sport and Performing arts. The school became a specialist Sports College in September 2004 and in 2012 the sports specialism was expanded to add focus on performing arts. Our provision, outcomes and commitment to the values and benefits have been recognised nationally. We are a Gold Partner school for the Youth Sport Trust, and the lead school in Nottinghamshire for leadership and volunteering. The skills, self-esteem and opportunities created by the performing arts are seen as vital ingredients in delivering the schools vision.
News
Our annual ‘Design a school Christmas card’ competition is open!
This year we are going digital by sending E-cards instead.
Please promote to all students. The winner will receive a gift voucher and 5 actual cards of their own design.
Entries can be hand drawn (as will be scanned in) or electronically designed. Plagiarised entries will not be accepted.
Closing date is Monday 1st December 2025
Good luck!
Newsletter
Lunch Menu
26.11.25
Lunchtime Menu
Chicken & Potato Waffles
Margherita Pizza
& Garlic Bread or Waffles
Jacket Potatoes
Baked Beans
In A Bun
Rooster Chicken in a Bun
Ripple Chicken in a Bun
Mexican Chicken Burrito
Panini Stop!
Pizza Panini
Pepperoni Panini
Italian Chicken & Cheese Panini
Cheese & Ham Toastie
Ofsted Inspection November 2024
The quality of education – Good
Behaviour and attitudes – Good
Personal development – Good
Leadership and management – Good
Sixth-form provision – Good
East Midlands Education Trust. A Company Limited by Guarantee. Registered in England and Wales. Company No 7530373
Registered Office: Loughborough Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham, NG2 7FA