Birklands Primary School vs Church Vale Primary School and Foundation Unit
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Birklands Primary School
Mansfield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
331 students
Church Vale Primary School and Foundation Unit
Mansfield · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
219 students
| Measure | Birklands Primary School Mansfield, East Midlands | Church Vale Primary School and Foundation Unit Mansfield, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 63 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #392 of 1,516 | #765 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #5250 of 15,697 | #9210 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 331 | 219 |
| Pupils on roll | 331 | 219 |
| Free school meals | 31.9% | 36.5% |
| Capacity filled | 105.1% | 92.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 3% |
| 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.birklandsschool.co.uk/ | www.churchvale.notts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Birklands Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (62.9 vs 44.3).
- •Birklands Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 69%).
- •Birklands Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 3%).
- •Birklands Primary School is the larger school with 331 students compared with 219.
- •Birklands Primary School is a academy school while Church Vale Primary School and Foundation Unit 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 Birklands Primary School better than Church Vale Primary School and Foundation Unit?
On the Success Index (England), Birklands Primary School ranks higher (62.9 vs 44.3 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 Birklands Primary School and Church Vale Primary School and Foundation Unit?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Mansfield and Mansfield in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Birklands Primary School: 331. Church Vale Primary School and Foundation Unit: 219. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Birklands Primary School and Church Vale Primary School and Foundation Unit rank in East Midlands?
Birklands Primary School is 392nd of 1,516 and Church Vale Primary School and Foundation Unit is 765th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).