Langwith Bassett Primary Academy vs Whaley Thorns Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 2.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Langwith Bassett Primary Academy
Mansfield · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
100 students
Whaley Thorns Primary School
Mansfield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
118 students
| Measure | Langwith Bassett Primary Academy Mansfield, East Midlands | Whaley Thorns Primary School Mansfield, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 12 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1438 of 1,516 | #1455 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #15007 of 15,697 | #15221 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 100 | 118 |
| Pupils on roll | 100 | 118 |
| Free school meals | 40.6% | 53.8% |
| Capacity filled | 90.9% | 69.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 44% | 45% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 0% |
| 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.langwithbassettacademy.org | www.whaleythorns.teameducation.org/ |
The verdict
- •Langwith Bassett Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (12.3 vs 10.4).
- •Whaley Thorns Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (45% vs 44%).
- •Whaley Thorns Primary School is the larger school with 118 students compared with 100.
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 Langwith Bassett Primary Academy better than Whaley Thorns Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Langwith Bassett Primary Academy ranks higher (12.3 vs 10.4 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 Langwith Bassett Primary Academy and Whaley Thorns Primary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Mansfield and Mansfield in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Langwith Bassett Primary Academy: 100. Whaley Thorns Primary School: 118. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Langwith Bassett Primary Academy and Whaley Thorns Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Langwith Bassett Primary Academy is 1438th of 1,516 and Whaley Thorns Primary School is 1455th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).