Blidworth Oaks Primary School vs The Python Hill Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.9 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
The Python Hill Academy
Mansfield · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
307 students
| Measure | Blidworth Oaks Primary School Mansfield, East Midlands | The Python Hill Academy Mansfield, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #939 of 1,516 | #362 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #10603 of 15,697 | #4875 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 366 | 307 |
| Pupils on roll | 366 | 307 |
| Free school meals | 30.7% | 32.5% |
| Capacity filled | 116.2% | 87.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 11% |
| 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 | Mansfield |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.blidworthoaks.co.uk | www.pythonhill.co.uk |
The verdict
- •The Python Hill Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.9 vs 37.9).
- •The Python Hill Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 67%).
- •The Python Hill Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 0%).
- •Blidworth Oaks Primary School is the larger school with 366 students compared with 307.
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 The Python Hill Academy?
On the Success Index (England), The Python Hill Academy ranks higher (64.9 vs 37.9 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 Blidworth Oaks Primary School and The Python Hill Academy?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Mansfield and Mansfield in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Blidworth Oaks Primary School: 366. The Python Hill Academy: 307. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Blidworth Oaks Primary School and The Python Hill Academy rank in East Midlands?
Blidworth Oaks Primary School is 939th of 1,516 and The Python Hill Academy is 362nd of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).