Welcome to
The Joseph Whitaker School
Proud to be Me. Proud to be Us.
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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
This weekend our Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award candidates completed their Practice Expedition in the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Having already climbed Pen-y-Ghent during their second training weekend earlier this year, they ticked off the rest of the Three Peaks of Yorkshire, Whernside and Ingleborough, in the course of the three day expedition, taking in an exhilarating high-level wild camp along the way. All are now looking forward to their Qualifying Expedition next month. Well done everyone!
Please feel free to come along to our Art Exhibition on Tuesday 10th June 2025 from 3.30pm until 5.30pm
Newsletter
Lunch Menu
13/6/25
Popcorn Chicken
Pizza
Crispy Chicken Wrap
Hot & Spicy Chicken in a Bun
Buttermilk Chicken in a Bun
Pizza, Pepperoni or BBQ Chicken Panini
Ofsted Inspection November 2024
The quality of education – Good
Behaviour and attitudes – Good
Personal development – Good
Leadership and management – Good
Sixth-form provision – Good
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Registered Office: Loughborough Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham, NG2 7FA