John T Rice Infant and Nursery School

Contact details for the school

School Name: John T Rice Infant and Nursery School
Address: Braemar Road, Forest Town
Town/City: Mansfield
County: Nottinghamshire
Postcode: NG19 0LL
Telephone Number: 01623 465588
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-7)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Shelley Bennett
Capacity: 150
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 188 (47% boys & 53% girls)
Enrollment: 125% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 24.4%

Location and administration

URN: 122452
DfE Number: 891/2107
UKPRN: 10072813
UPRN: 10023931790
Region: East Midlands (E12000004)
District: Mansfield (E07000174)
Constituency: Mansfield (E14001355)
Electoral Ward: Newlands Forest Town (E05014629)

Easting & Northing: 458034E, 363109N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 9' 45.31" N 1° 7' 59.94" W
Plus Code: 9C5W5V78+2M

External links

DfE Record: View record

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