Holly Primary School vs Sherwood Church Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 1.1 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
Sherwood Church Academy
Mansfield · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,008 students
| Measure | Holly Primary School Mansfield, East Midlands | Sherwood Church Academy Mansfield, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 66 Top 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #334 of 1,516 | #263 of 329 |
| National rank | #4624 of 15,697 | #3234 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 298 | 1,008 |
| Pupils on roll | 298 | 1,008 |
| Free school meals | 10% | 33.6% |
| Capacity filled | 106.4% | 112% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 37.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 23.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 45.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.25 |
| A level points per entry | – | 31.0 |
| town | Mansfield | Mansfield |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.holly.notts.sch.uk | www.samworthchurchacademy.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Holly Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (66.2 vs 24.2).
- •Sherwood Church Academy is the larger school with 1,008 students compared with 298.
- •Holly Primary School is a local authority school while Sherwood Church Academy 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 Holly Primary School better than Sherwood Church Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Holly Primary School ranks higher (66.2 vs 24.2 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 Sherwood Church Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Mansfield and Mansfield in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Holly Primary School: 298. Sherwood Church Academy: 1,008. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holly Primary School and Sherwood Church Academy rank in East Midlands?
Holly Primary School is 334th of 1,516 and Sherwood Church Academy is 263rd of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).