Blidworth Oaks Primary School vs Portland Spencer Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 18 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blidworth Oaks Primary School
Mansfield · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
366 students
Portland Spencer Academy
Nottingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
366 students
| Measure | Blidworth Oaks Primary School Mansfield, East Midlands | Portland Spencer Academy Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #939 of 1,516 | #942 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #10603 of 15,697 | #10619 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 366 | 366 |
| Pupils on roll | 366 | 366 |
| Free school meals | 30.7% | 49.9% |
| Capacity filled | 116.2% | 93.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 10% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Mansfield | Nottingham |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.blidworthoaks.co.uk | portlandspencer.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (37.9 vs 37.9).
- •Blidworth Oaks Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 58%).
- •Portland Spencer Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 0%).
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 Blidworth Oaks Primary School better than Portland Spencer Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Blidworth Oaks Primary School and Portland Spencer Academy?
About 18 km in a straight line, between Mansfield and Nottingham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Blidworth Oaks Primary School: 366. Portland Spencer Academy: 366. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Blidworth Oaks Primary School and Portland Spencer Academy rank in East Midlands?
Blidworth Oaks Primary School is 939th of 1,516 and Portland Spencer Academy is 942nd of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).