Bilsthorpe Flying High Academy vs The Joseph Whitaker School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 6.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bilsthorpe Flying High Academy
Newark · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
214 students
The Joseph Whitaker School
Mansfield · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,361 students
| Measure | Bilsthorpe Flying High Academy Newark, East Midlands | The Joseph Whitaker School Mansfield, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1094 of 1,516 | #171 of 329 |
| National rank | #11824 of 15,697 | #2172 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 214 | 1,361 |
| Pupils on roll | 214 | 1,361 |
| Free school meals | 40% | 24.3% |
| Capacity filled | 82.6% | 108.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | – |
| 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 | Newark | Mansfield |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.bilsthorpeflyinghighacademy.co.uk/ | www.josephwhitaker.org/ |
The verdict
- •The Joseph Whitaker School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (45.9 vs 32.0).
- •The Joseph Whitaker School is the larger school with 1,361 students compared with 214.
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 Bilsthorpe Flying High Academy better than The Joseph Whitaker School?
On the Success Index (England), The Joseph Whitaker School ranks higher (45.9 vs 32.0 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 Bilsthorpe Flying High Academy and The Joseph Whitaker School?
About 6.4 km in a straight line, between Newark and Mansfield in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bilsthorpe Flying High Academy: 214. The Joseph Whitaker School: 1,361. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bilsthorpe Flying High Academy and The Joseph Whitaker School rank in East Midlands?
Bilsthorpe Flying High Academy is 1094th of 1,516 and The Joseph Whitaker School is 171st of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).