High Oakham Primary School vs King Edward Primary School & Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
High Oakham Primary School
Mansfield · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
477 students
King Edward Primary School & Nursery
Mansfield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
423 students
| Measure | High Oakham Primary School Mansfield, East Midlands | King Edward Primary School & Nursery Mansfield, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #738 of 1,516 | #1333 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #8935 of 15,697 | #14073 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 477 | 423 |
| Pupils on roll | 477 | 423 |
| Free school meals | 8.8% | 30.9% |
| Capacity filled | 111.4% | 94% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | 45% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 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.highoakham.co.uk/ | www.kingedwardprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •High Oakham Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (45.7 vs 19.4).
- •High Oakham Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (60% vs 45%).
- •High Oakham Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 2%).
- •High Oakham Primary School is the larger school with 477 students compared with 423.
- •High Oakham Primary School is a local authority school while King Edward Primary School & Nursery 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 High Oakham Primary School better than King Edward Primary School & Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), High Oakham Primary School ranks higher (45.7 vs 19.4 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 High Oakham Primary School and King Edward Primary School & Nursery?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Mansfield and Mansfield in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
High Oakham Primary School: 477. King Edward Primary School & Nursery: 423. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do High Oakham Primary School and King Edward Primary School & Nursery rank in East Midlands?
High Oakham Primary School is 738th of 1,516 and King Edward Primary School & Nursery is 1333rd of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).