Ernehale Junior School vs Mapperley Plains Primary and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 937 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ernehale Junior School
Nottingham · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
262 students
Mapperley Plains Primary and Nursery School
Nottingham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
347 students
| Measure | Ernehale Junior School Nottingham, East Midlands | Mapperley Plains Primary and Nursery School Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 85 Top 10% | 65 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #87 of 1,516 | #353 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #1370 of 15,697 | #4781 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 262 | 347 |
| Pupils on roll | 262 | 347 |
| Free school meals | 13.7% | 5.7% |
| Capacity filled | 97% | 110.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 86% | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | 5% |
| 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 | Nottingham |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.ernehalefha.co.uk | www.mapperleyplainsprimaryschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Ernehale Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.4 vs 65.4).
- •Ernehale Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (86% vs 71%).
- •Ernehale Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 5%).
- •Mapperley Plains Primary and Nursery School is the larger school with 347 students compared with 262.
- •Ernehale Junior School is a academy school while Mapperley Plains Primary and Nursery School 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 Ernehale Junior School better than Mapperley Plains Primary and Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), Ernehale Junior School ranks higher (85.4 vs 65.4 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 Ernehale Junior School and Mapperley Plains Primary and Nursery School?
About 937 m in a straight line, between Nottingham and Nottingham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ernehale Junior School: 262. Mapperley Plains Primary and Nursery School: 347. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ernehale Junior School and Mapperley Plains Primary and Nursery School rank in East Midlands?
Ernehale Junior School is 87th of 1,516 and Mapperley Plains Primary and Nursery School is 353rd of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).