Homefields Primary School vs Mapplewells Primary and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 30 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Homefields Primary School
Derby · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
340 students
Mapplewells Primary and Nursery School
Sutton-in-Ashfield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
340 students
| Measure | Homefields Primary School Derby, East Midlands | Mapplewells Primary and Nursery School Sutton-in-Ashfield, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 82 Top 25% | 89 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #120 of 1,516 | #59 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #1829 of 15,697 | #972 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 340 | 340 |
| Pupils on roll | 340 | 340 |
| Free school meals | 5.5% | 12.4% |
| Capacity filled | 107.9% | 107.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 76% | 89% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 16% |
| 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 | Derby | Sutton-in-Ashfield |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.homefields.derby.sch.uk | www.mapplewellsprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Mapplewells Primary and Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (88.6 vs 82.2).
- •Mapplewells Primary and Nursery School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (89% vs 76%).
- •Mapplewells Primary and Nursery School does better on ks2: higher standard (16% vs 13%).
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 Homefields Primary School better than Mapplewells Primary and Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), Mapplewells Primary and Nursery School ranks higher (88.6 vs 82.2 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 Homefields Primary School and Mapplewells Primary and Nursery School?
About 30 km in a straight line, between Derby and Sutton-in-Ashfield in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Homefields Primary School: 340. Mapplewells Primary and Nursery School: 340. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Homefields Primary School and Mapplewells Primary and Nursery School rank in East Midlands?
Homefields Primary School is 120th of 1,516 and Mapplewells Primary and Nursery School is 59th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).