Church Vale Primary School and Foundation Unit vs Sherwood Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Church Vale Primary School and Foundation Unit
Mansfield · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
219 students
Sherwood Junior School
Mansfield · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
229 students
| Measure | Church Vale Primary School and Foundation Unit Mansfield, East Midlands | Sherwood Junior School Mansfield, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #765 of 1,516 | #1410 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #9210 of 15,697 | #14746 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 219 | 229 |
| Pupils on roll | 219 | 229 |
| Free school meals | 36.5% | 41% |
| Capacity filled | 92.8% | 95.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | 27% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 4% |
| 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.churchvale.notts.sch.uk | www.sherwood.notts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Church Vale Primary School and Foundation Unit scores higher on the Success Index (England) (44.3 vs 14.6).
- •Church Vale Primary School and Foundation Unit does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (69% vs 27%).
- •Sherwood Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 3%).
- •Sherwood Junior School is the larger school with 229 students compared with 219.
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 Church Vale Primary School and Foundation Unit better than Sherwood Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Church Vale Primary School and Foundation Unit ranks higher (44.3 vs 14.6 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 Church Vale Primary School and Foundation Unit and Sherwood Junior School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Mansfield and Mansfield in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Church Vale Primary School and Foundation Unit: 219. Sherwood Junior School: 229. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Church Vale Primary School and Foundation Unit and Sherwood Junior School rank in East Midlands?
Church Vale Primary School and Foundation Unit is 765th of 1,516 and Sherwood Junior School is 1410th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).