Heathlands Primary School vs Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 41 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heathlands Primary School
Mansfield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
183 students
Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Grantham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
183 students
| Measure | Heathlands Primary School Mansfield, East Midlands | Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy Grantham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 62 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #409 of 1,516 | #419 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #5452 of 15,697 | #5595 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 183 | 183 |
| Pupils on roll | 183 | 183 |
| Free school meals | 21.1% | 23% |
| Capacity filled | 96.8% | 87.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 17% |
| 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 | Grantham |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.heathlandsprimary.co.uk | www.stmarysrcprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (61.9 vs 61.3).
- •Heathlands Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 66%).
- •Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 8%).
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 Heathlands Primary School better than Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Heathlands Primary School and Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy?
About 41 km in a straight line, between Mansfield and Grantham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Heathlands Primary School: 183. Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy: 183. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Heathlands Primary School and Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy rank in East Midlands?
Heathlands Primary School is 409th of 1,516 and Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy is 419th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).