Abbey Gates Primary School vs The Joseph Whitaker School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 4.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Abbey Gates Primary School
Nottingham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
238 students
The Joseph Whitaker School
Mansfield · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,361 students
| Measure | Abbey Gates Primary School Nottingham, East Midlands | The Joseph Whitaker School Mansfield, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 94 Top 5% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #15 of 1,516 | #171 of 329 |
| National rank | #389 of 15,697 | #2172 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 238 | 1,361 |
| Pupils on roll | 238 | 1,361 |
| Free school meals | 4.9% | 24.3% |
| Capacity filled | 113.3% | 108.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 90% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 17% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 43.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 38% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 58.5% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.91 |
| A level points per entry | – | 33.7 |
| town | Nottingham | Mansfield |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.abbeygatesprimaryschool.co.uk/ | www.josephwhitaker.org/ |
The verdict
- •Abbey Gates Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (94.1 vs 45.9).
- •The Joseph Whitaker School is the larger school with 1,361 students compared with 238.
- •Abbey Gates Primary School is a local authority school while The Joseph Whitaker School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Abbey Gates Primary School better than The Joseph Whitaker School?
On the Success Index (England), Abbey Gates Primary School ranks higher (94.1 vs 45.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Abbey Gates Primary School and The Joseph Whitaker School?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Nottingham and Mansfield in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Abbey Gates Primary School: 238. The Joseph Whitaker School: 1,361. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Abbey Gates Primary School and The Joseph Whitaker School rank in East Midlands?
Abbey Gates Primary School is 15th of 1,516 and The Joseph Whitaker School is 171st of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).