Forest Fields Primary and Nursery School vs St Mary's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 337 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Fields Primary and Nursery School
Nottingham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
603 students
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Nottingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
234 students
| Measure | Forest Fields Primary and Nursery School Nottingham, East Midlands | St Mary's Catholic Primary School Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 22 Lower 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1293 of 1,516 | #206 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #13725 of 15,697 | #2996 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 603 | 234 |
| Pupils on roll | 603 | 234 |
| Free school meals | 43.1% | 24.1% |
| Capacity filled | 95.7% | 111.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 49% | 80% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 13% |
| 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.forestfieldsprimary.co.uk | www.stmaryshysongreen.com |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (75.0 vs 21.6).
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 49%).
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 4%).
- •Forest Fields Primary and Nursery School is the larger school with 603 students compared with 234.
- •Forest Fields Primary and Nursery School is a local authority school while St Mary's Catholic Primary School 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 Forest Fields Primary and Nursery School better than St Mary's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (75.0 vs 21.6 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 Forest Fields Primary and Nursery School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School?
About 337 m in a straight line, between Nottingham and Nottingham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Forest Fields Primary and Nursery School: 603. St Mary's Catholic Primary School: 234. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Forest Fields Primary and Nursery School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Forest Fields Primary and Nursery School is 1293rd of 1,516 and St Mary's Catholic Primary School is 206th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).