Abbey Primary School vs The Brunts Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 1.3 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
The Brunts Academy
Mansfield · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,378 students
| Measure | Abbey Primary School Mansfield, East Midlands | The Brunts Academy Mansfield, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 65 Top 50% | 49 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #366 of 1,516 | #164 of 329 |
| National rank | #4919 of 15,697 | #2027 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 459 | 1,378 |
| Pupils on roll | 459 | 1,378 |
| Free school meals | 16.6% | 30.4% |
| Capacity filled | 109.3% | 86.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 45.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 43.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 65.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.78 |
| A level points per entry | – | 32.2 |
| town | Mansfield | Mansfield |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.abbeyprimaryschool.co.uk | www.bruntsacademy.org |
The verdict
- •Abbey Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.6 vs 48.8).
- •The Brunts Academy is the larger school with 1,378 students compared with 459.
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 The Brunts Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Abbey Primary School ranks higher (64.6 vs 48.8 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 The Brunts Academy?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Mansfield and Mansfield in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Abbey Primary School: 459. The Brunts Academy: 1,378. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Abbey Primary School and The Brunts Academy rank in East Midlands?
Abbey Primary School is 366th of 1,516 and The Brunts Academy is 164th of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).