The short version
Below-average SATs results. 78% capacity.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 45% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- 63% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
45%
-17.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
-7.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
98
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 14 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 133
- Capacity
- 78%
- FSM
- 62.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- Trust
- T.E.A.M EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Joanna Crook (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Portland Road, Langwith, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG20 9HB
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
How many pupils attend Whaley Thorns Primary School?
Whaley Thorns Primary School currently has 133 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Whaley Thorns Primary School take?
Whaley Thorns Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Whaley Thorns Primary School?
Whaley Thorns Primary School is in Mansfield, NG20 9HB, in the Derbyshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Whaley Thorns Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Whaley Thorns Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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