Asquith Primary School vs Forest Town Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Asquith Primary School
Mansfield · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
298 students
Forest Town Primary School
Mansfield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
263 students
| Measure | Asquith Primary School Mansfield, East Midlands | Forest Town Primary School Mansfield, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 11 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1446 of 1,516 | #1296 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #15157 of 15,697 | #13749 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 298 | 263 |
| Pupils on roll | 298 | 263 |
| Free school meals | 47.1% | 37.3% |
| Capacity filled | 94.6% | 62.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 44% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| 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.asquith.notts.sch.uk/ | www.foresttownprimaryschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Forest Town Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (21.5 vs 10.9).
- •Asquith Primary School is the larger school with 298 students compared with 263.
- •Asquith Primary School is a local authority school while Forest Town Primary School is a academy 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 Asquith Primary School better than Forest Town Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Forest Town Primary School ranks higher (21.5 vs 10.9 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 Asquith Primary School and Forest Town Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Mansfield and Mansfield in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Asquith Primary School: 298. Forest Town Primary School: 263. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Asquith Primary School and Forest Town Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Asquith Primary School is 1446th of 1,516 and Forest Town Primary School is 1296th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).