Langwith Bassett Primary Academy
Mansfield, NG20 9RD · Derbyshire · primary school
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213rd of 263 primary schools in Derbyshire we can score, 354 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 1.0/10 against 1,688 of them, against 1.1/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 44.0 · 12 | 40% | 0.47 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Langwith Bassett Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 44.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (1.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.1 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in 2022-11.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Gardening Club and Lego Therapy, and a breakfast club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 100 pupils against a stated capacity of 110. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to progress from the expected standard to the higher standard? What specific strategies are used to improve reading outcomes? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating following the 2022-11 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Langwith Bassett Primary Academy
Overview
Langwith Bassett Junior Academy is confirmed as a ‘good school’ following an ungraded inspection. The report describes a ‘happy and caring school’ where pupils feel safe, behave well, and uphold the school’s ‘RESPECT values’. Leaders provide a good quality of education, with particular strengths in reading, physical education, and support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy a ‘wide range of experiences’, including popular clubs, and demonstrate kindness and respect in their relationships with staff and peers.
- Reading is a ‘high priority’, with a ‘consistent approach to the teaching of phonics’ and well-matched books that help pupils learn to read effectively.
- Learning in physical education is ‘strong’, with pupils able to explain technical skills and understand why specific approaches are useful.
- Staff make ‘effective use of resources’ to identify the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, ensuring they access the full curriculum.
- Governors visit regularly and keep leaders informed, while staff feel ‘valued by senior leaders’.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must establish ‘consistent systems to identify gaps in pupils’ learning’ in some subjects, ensuring checks help teachers determine precise next steps without causing unnecessary burdens.
- Leaders should ensure pupils have the ‘necessary knowledge and understanding of British values and different faiths’, as some pupils’ understanding is currently ‘fragile’.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are ‘effective’, with staff well trained to spot signs of risk and pupils taught how to stay safe both inside and outside school.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 57% |
| 2023/24 | 50% |
| 2024/25 | 44% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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