Oxley Primary School Shepshed vs Whitwell Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 57 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oxley Primary School Shepshed
Loughborough · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
256 students
Whitwell Primary School
Worksop · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
257 students
| Measure | Oxley Primary School Shepshed Loughborough, East Midlands | Whitwell Primary School Worksop, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 66 Top 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #349 of 1,516 | #1375 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #4766 of 15,697 | #14452 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 256 | 257 |
| Pupils on roll | 256 | 257 |
| Free school meals | 21.9% | 39.4% |
| Capacity filled | – | 84% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77% | 37% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 4% |
| 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 | Loughborough | Worksop |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.oxleyprimary.org/ | www.whitwellprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Oxley Primary School Shepshed scores higher on the Success Index (England) (65.5 vs 16.9).
- •Oxley Primary School Shepshed does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 37%).
- •Oxley Primary School Shepshed does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 4%).
- •Whitwell Primary School is the larger school with 257 students compared with 256.
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 Oxley Primary School Shepshed better than Whitwell Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Oxley Primary School Shepshed ranks higher (65.5 vs 16.9 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 Oxley Primary School Shepshed and Whitwell Primary School?
About 57 km in a straight line, between Loughborough and Worksop in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Oxley Primary School Shepshed: 256. Whitwell Primary School: 257. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Oxley Primary School Shepshed and Whitwell Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Oxley Primary School Shepshed is 349th of 1,516 and Whitwell Primary School is 1375th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).