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Whaley Thorns Primary School
Portland Road, Langwith, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG20 9HB, Derbyshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
3.4 / 100
Bottom 3%
Better than 3% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
133
Capacity
170
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
78%
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Last inspected: 15 October 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 45% | Bottom 12% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Parent View (13 responses)
★★★★★2.2
Good range of extra-curricular
69%
School keeps me informed
69%
Good range of subjects
69%
My child makes good progress
62%
My child feels safe
54%
My child is happy
46%
School has high expectations
46%
Progress is communicated
46%
Behaviour is good
31%
I'd recommend this school
23%
School supports development
23%
School responds to concerns
15%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British87.2%
White Other5.3%
Black Other1.5%
Black African1.5%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Black Caribbean0.8%
Location
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53.23513, -1.20351 · NG20 9HB
School details
Local authorityDerbyshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN147626
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Whaley Thorns Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Whaley Thorns Primary School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 October 2024.
Is Whaley Thorns Primary School a good school?
Whaley Thorns Primary School scores 3.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 3% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Whaley Thorns Primary School?
Based on 13 Ofsted Parent View responses, Whaley Thorns Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 45% across all parent survey questions.
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