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Whaley Thorns Primary School
Ages 3–11133 pupils
Whaley Thorns Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Mansfield, within the Derbyshire local authority. The school has around 133 pupils on roll. Families comparing primary schools in Mansfield can view Whaley Thorns Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Mansfield (NG20 9HB), Whaley Thorns Primary School serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.
Ofsted & inspection
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationRequires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
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Strengths & watch points5 strengths · 1 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Reading scaled score
Maths scaled score
Quality of education
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Primary results — Key Stage 2Above average
Expected standard (RWM)65%
England avg 59%
Higher standard (RWM)4%
England avg 7%
Reading scaled score106
100 = expected standard
Maths scaled score102
100 = expected standard
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake53.4%
Free school meals53.4%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language5.9%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled73%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing93.6%
Attendance93.6%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher21.1
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence18.4%
England avg 14.3%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Mansfield
All schools in Mansfield →Langwith Bassett Primary AcademyGood · 1.4 miBrookfield Primary SchoolRequires Improvement · 1.7 miSt Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary AcademyOutstanding · 1.9 miCreswell Junior SchoolGood · 2.0 miCreswell CofE Controlled Infant and NurseryGood · 2.1 miThe Park Junior SchoolRequires Improvement · 2.0 mi
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