Holly Primary School vs Oakwood Infant and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 35 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holly Primary School
Mansfield · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
298 students
Oakwood Infant and Nursery School
Derby · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
296 students
| Measure | Holly Primary School Mansfield, East Midlands | Oakwood Infant and Nursery School Derby, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 66 Top 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #334 of 1,516 | #1068 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #4624 of 15,697 | #11639 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–7 |
| Students | 298 | 296 |
| Pupils on roll | 298 | 296 |
| Free school meals | 10% | 29.4% |
| Capacity filled | 106.4% | 109.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | – |
| 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 | Derby |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.holly.notts.sch.uk | www.oakwoodinfant.com |
The verdict
- •Holly Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (66.2 vs 33.0).
- •Holly Primary School is the larger school with 298 students compared with 296.
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 Holly Primary School better than Oakwood Infant and Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), Holly Primary School ranks higher (66.2 vs 33.0 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 Holly Primary School and Oakwood Infant and Nursery School?
About 35 km in a straight line, between Mansfield and Derby in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Holly Primary School: 298. Oakwood Infant and Nursery School: 296. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holly Primary School and Oakwood Infant and Nursery School rank in East Midlands?
Holly Primary School is 334th of 1,516 and Oakwood Infant and Nursery School is 1068th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).