Beardall Fields Primary and Nursery School vs St Mary's Catholic Primary
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 27 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beardall Fields Primary and Nursery School
Nottingham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
433 students
St Mary's Catholic Primary
Chesterfield · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
433 students
| Measure | Beardall Fields Primary and Nursery School Nottingham, East Midlands | St Mary's Catholic Primary Chesterfield, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 60 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #446 of 1,516 | #358 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #5870 of 15,697 | #4853 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 433 | 433 |
| Pupils on roll | 433 | 433 |
| Free school meals | 19.4% | 14.3% |
| Capacity filled | 103.1% | 103.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 13% |
| 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 | Nottingham | Chesterfield |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.beardallfields.org.uk/ | www.st-marys.derbyshire.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary scores higher on the Success Index (England) (65.0 vs 59.8).
- •Beardall Fields Primary and Nursery School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 67%).
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 7%).
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 Beardall Fields Primary and Nursery School better than St Mary's Catholic Primary?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's Catholic Primary ranks higher (65.0 vs 59.8 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 Beardall Fields Primary and Nursery School and St Mary's Catholic Primary?
About 27 km in a straight line, between Nottingham and Chesterfield in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Beardall Fields Primary and Nursery School: 433. St Mary's Catholic Primary: 433. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Beardall Fields Primary and Nursery School and St Mary's Catholic Primary rank in East Midlands?
Beardall Fields Primary and Nursery School is 446th of 1,516 and St Mary's Catholic Primary is 358th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).