Berry Hill Primary School vs St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Berry Hill Primary School
Mansfield · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
459 students
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Mansfield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
247 students
| Measure | Berry Hill Primary School Mansfield, East Midlands | St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Mansfield, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 39 Lower 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #917 of 1,516 | #329 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #10416 of 15,697 | #4541 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 459 | 247 |
| Pupils on roll | 459 | 247 |
| Free school meals | 8.1% | 9.1% |
| Capacity filled | 109.3% | 117.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 10% |
| 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.berryhillprimary.co.uk | www.st-patricksrc.notts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (66.7 vs 38.7).
- •St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 53%).
- •St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 3%).
- •Berry Hill Primary School is the larger school with 459 students compared with 247.
- •Berry Hill Primary School is a local authority school while St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy 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 Berry Hill Primary School better than St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy ranks higher (66.7 vs 38.7 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 Berry Hill Primary School and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Mansfield and Mansfield in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Berry Hill Primary School: 459. St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy: 247. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Berry Hill Primary School and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy rank in East Midlands?
Berry Hill Primary School is 917th of 1,516 and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is 329th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).