Abbey Primary School vs Holly Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Abbey Primary School
Mansfield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
459 students
Holly Primary School
Mansfield · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
298 students
| Measure | Abbey Primary School Mansfield, East Midlands | Holly Primary School Mansfield, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 65 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #366 of 1,516 | #334 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #4919 of 15,697 | #4624 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 459 | 298 |
| Pupils on roll | 459 | 298 |
| Free school meals | 16.6% | 10% |
| Capacity filled | 109.3% | 106.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 8% |
| 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 | Mansfield | Mansfield |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.abbeyprimaryschool.co.uk | www.holly.notts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Holly Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (66.2 vs 64.6).
- •Abbey Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 70%).
- •Abbey Primary School is the larger school with 459 students compared with 298.
- •Abbey Primary School is a academy school while Holly Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Abbey Primary School better than Holly Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Holly Primary School ranks higher (66.2 vs 64.6 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 Abbey Primary School and Holly Primary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Mansfield and Mansfield in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Abbey Primary School: 459. Holly Primary School: 298. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Abbey Primary School and Holly Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Abbey Primary School is 366th of 1,516 and Holly Primary School is 334th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).