Mapperley Plains Primary and Nursery School vs The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 660 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mapperley Plains Primary and Nursery School
Nottingham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
347 students
The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold
Nottingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
454 students
| Measure | Mapperley Plains Primary and Nursery School Nottingham, East Midlands | The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 65 Top 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #353 of 1,516 | #180 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #4781 of 15,697 | #2622 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 347 | 454 |
| Pupils on roll | 347 | 454 |
| Free school meals | 5.7% | 8.5% |
| Capacity filled | 110.2% | 129.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | 74% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 12% |
| 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 | Nottingham | Nottingham |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.mapperleyplainsprimaryschool.co.uk/ | www.goodshepherd.notts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.2 vs 65.4).
- •The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (74% vs 71%).
- •The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 5%).
- •The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold is the larger school with 454 students compared with 347.
- •Mapperley Plains Primary and Nursery School is a local authority school while The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold 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 Mapperley Plains Primary and Nursery School better than The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold?
On the Success Index (England), The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold ranks higher (77.2 vs 65.4 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 Mapperley Plains Primary and Nursery School and The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold?
About 660 m in a straight line, between Nottingham and Nottingham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Mapperley Plains Primary and Nursery School: 347. The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold: 454. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Mapperley Plains Primary and Nursery School and The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold rank in East Midlands?
Mapperley Plains Primary and Nursery School is 353rd of 1,516 and The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold is 180th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).