Healdswood Infants' and Nursery School vs St Mary Magdalene CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Healdswood Infants' and Nursery School
Sutton-in-Ashfield · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
177 students
St Mary Magdalene CofE Primary School
Sutton-in-Ashfield · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
205 students
| Measure | Healdswood Infants' and Nursery School Sutton-in-Ashfield, East Midlands | St Mary Magdalene CofE Primary School Sutton-in-Ashfield, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 12 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1437 of 1,516 | #1277 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #15006 of 15,697 | #13508 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 177 | 205 |
| Pupils on roll | 177 | 205 |
| Free school meals | 46% | 16.6% |
| Capacity filled | 98.3% | 97.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 47% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| 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 | Sutton-in-Ashfield | Sutton-in-Ashfield |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.healdswood.notts.sch.uk/ | www.stmarymagdaleneprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Mary Magdalene CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (23.2 vs 12.3).
- •St Mary Magdalene CofE Primary School is the larger school with 205 students compared with 177.
- •Healdswood Infants' and Nursery School is a local authority school while St Mary Magdalene CofE 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 Healdswood Infants' and Nursery School better than St Mary Magdalene CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary Magdalene CofE Primary School ranks higher (23.2 vs 12.3 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 Healdswood Infants' and Nursery School and St Mary Magdalene CofE Primary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Sutton-in-Ashfield and Sutton-in-Ashfield in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Healdswood Infants' and Nursery School: 177. St Mary Magdalene CofE Primary School: 205. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Healdswood Infants' and Nursery School and St Mary Magdalene CofE Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Healdswood Infants' and Nursery School is 1437th of 1,516 and St Mary Magdalene CofE Primary School is 1277th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).