Whaley Thorns Primary School
URN: 147626 • Mansfield NG20 9HB
Overview
- Name
- Whaley Thorns Primary School
- URN
- 147626
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- T.E.A.M EDUCATION TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 33.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Charlotte Lucy Butcher (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01623742604
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Portland Road, Mansfield NG20 9HB
Summary
Whaley Thorns Primary School, located in Mansfield, Derbyshire, is an academy converter that serves a mixed-gender population of 133 pupils, with a capacity of 170. The school prides itself on creating a caring and inclusive environment, guided by the motto "Everyone is Different, Everyone is Special." The ethos emphasizes the importance of each child's unique strengths and attributes, ensuring that all students, including those with special educational needs (SEN) and English as an additional language (EAL), receive a quality education.
The curriculum at Whaley Thorns is designed to provide a strong academic foundation while also focusing on the physical and emotional wellbeing of students. The school promotes an immersive approach to reading and prioritizes parental engagement, recognizing that parents play a vital role in their children's education. The leadership is committed to high-quality teaching and learning, fostering a supportive atmosphere where pupils can thrive both academically and personally.
Community involvement is a key aspect of the school's approach, with various initiatives aimed at enhancing pupil aspirations and promoting kindness. Whaley Thorns Primary School is dedicated to nurturing the next generation of citizens, ensuring that students are well-prepared for their future educational journeys.
The curriculum at Whaley Thorns is designed to provide a strong academic foundation while also focusing on the physical and emotional wellbeing of students. The school promotes an immersive approach to reading and prioritizes parental engagement, recognizing that parents play a vital role in their children's education. The leadership is committed to high-quality teaching and learning, fostering a supportive atmosphere where pupils can thrive both academically and personally.
Community involvement is a key aspect of the school's approach, with various initiatives aimed at enhancing pupil aspirations and promoting kindness. Whaley Thorns Primary School is dedicated to nurturing the next generation of citizens, ensuring that students are well-prepared for their future educational journeys.
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Key details
- LA
- Derbyshire
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- T.E.A.M EDUCATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 170
- Pupils
- 133
- Boys
- 65
- Girls
- 68
- FSM %
- 62.80
- Open date
- 2020-06-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Nottinghamshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 133 | 65 | 68 | 170 | 62.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 149 | 71 | 78 | 170 | 56.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 148 | 68 | 80 | 170 | 42.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 148 | 68 | 80 | 170 | 42.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 133 | 56 | 77 | 170 | 40.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 170 |
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