Forest Town Primary School vs Newlands Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 2.3 km 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
Newlands Junior School
Mansfield · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
230 students
| Measure | Forest Town Primary School Mansfield, East Midlands | Newlands Junior School Mansfield, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 22 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1296 of 1,516 | #1091 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #13749 of 15,697 | #11797 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 263 | 230 |
| Pupils on roll | 263 | 230 |
| Free school meals | 37.3% | 46.1% |
| Capacity filled | 62.6% | 95.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 2% |
| 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.newlandsjunior.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Newlands Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (32.2 vs 21.5).
- •Forest Town Primary School is the larger school with 263 students compared with 230.
- •Forest Town Primary School is a academy school while Newlands Junior 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 Newlands Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Newlands Junior School ranks higher (32.2 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 Newlands Junior School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Mansfield and Mansfield in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Forest Town Primary School: 263. Newlands Junior School: 230. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Forest Town Primary School and Newlands Junior School rank in East Midlands?
Forest Town Primary School is 1296th of 1,516 and Newlands Junior School is 1091st of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).