Brookfield Primary School vs Shirebrook Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 968 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brookfield Primary School
Mansfield · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
143 students
Shirebrook Academy
Mansfield · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
824 students
| Measure | Brookfield Primary School Mansfield, East Midlands | Shirebrook Academy Mansfield, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 4 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1512 of 1,516 | #266 of 329 |
| National rank | #15652 of 15,697 | #3254 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 143 | 824 |
| Pupils on roll | 143 | 824 |
| Free school meals | 64.3% | 46.2% |
| Capacity filled | 68.1% | 96.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 19% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 39.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 31.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 51.6% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.47 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Mansfield | Mansfield |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.brookfield-pri.com | www.shirebrookacademy.org/ |
The verdict
- •Shirebrook Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (24.0 vs 3.7).
- •Shirebrook Academy is the larger school with 824 students compared with 143.
- •Brookfield Primary School is a local authority school while Shirebrook 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 Brookfield Primary School better than Shirebrook Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Shirebrook Academy ranks higher (24.0 vs 3.7 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 Brookfield Primary School and Shirebrook Academy?
About 968 m in a straight line, between Mansfield and Mansfield in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brookfield Primary School: 143. Shirebrook Academy: 824. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brookfield Primary School and Shirebrook Academy rank in East Midlands?
Brookfield Primary School is 1512th of 1,516 and Shirebrook Academy is 266th of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).