Forest Town Primary School vs Heatherley Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 646 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Town Primary School
Mansfield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
263 students
Heatherley Primary School
Mansfield · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
326 students
| Measure | Forest Town Primary School Mansfield, East Midlands | Heatherley Primary School Mansfield, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 22 Lower 50% | 80 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1296 of 1,516 | #145 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #13749 of 15,697 | #2167 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 263 | 326 |
| Pupils on roll | 263 | 326 |
| Free school meals | 37.3% | 13.7% |
| Capacity filled | 62.6% | 103.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 20% |
| 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.foresttownprimaryschool.co.uk | www.heatherley.notts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Heatherley Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (79.9 vs 21.5).
- •Heatherley Primary School is the larger school with 326 students compared with 263.
- •Forest Town Primary School is a academy school while Heatherley Primary 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 Forest Town Primary School better than Heatherley Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Heatherley Primary School ranks higher (79.9 vs 21.5 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 Town Primary School and Heatherley Primary School?
About 646 m in a straight line, between Mansfield and Mansfield in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Forest Town Primary School: 263. Heatherley Primary School: 326. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Forest Town Primary School and Heatherley Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Forest Town Primary School is 1296th of 1,516 and Heatherley Primary School is 145th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).