King Edwin Primary and Nursery School vs Thoresby Vale Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
King Edwin Primary and Nursery School
Mansfield · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
459 students
Thoresby Vale Primary Academy
Mansfield · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
91 students
| Measure | King Edwin Primary and Nursery School Mansfield, East Midlands | Thoresby Vale Primary Academy Mansfield, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 67 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #314 of 1,516 | #936 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #4388 of 15,697 | #10552 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 459 | 91 |
| Pupils on roll | 459 | 91 |
| Free school meals | 14.2% | 26.4% |
| Capacity filled | 92.7% | 43.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 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 | Mansfield |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.kingedwin.notts.sch.uk/ | www.thoresbyvaleprimary-ac.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •King Edwin Primary and Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.4 vs 38.2).
- •King Edwin Primary and Nursery School is the larger school with 459 students compared with 91.
- •King Edwin Primary and Nursery School is a local authority school while Thoresby Vale Primary Academy 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 King Edwin Primary and Nursery School better than Thoresby Vale Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), King Edwin Primary and Nursery School ranks higher (67.4 vs 38.2 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 King Edwin Primary and Nursery School and Thoresby Vale Primary Academy?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Mansfield and Mansfield in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
King Edwin Primary and Nursery School: 459. Thoresby Vale Primary Academy: 91. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do King Edwin Primary and Nursery School and Thoresby Vale Primary Academy rank in East Midlands?
King Edwin Primary and Nursery School is 314th of 1,516 and Thoresby Vale Primary Academy is 936th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).