Mapplewells Primary and Nursery School vs St Edmund Campion Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 24 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mapplewells Primary and Nursery School
Sutton-in-Ashfield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
340 students
St Edmund Campion Catholic Primary School
Nottingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
338 students
| Measure | Mapplewells Primary and Nursery School Sutton-in-Ashfield, East Midlands | St Edmund Campion Catholic Primary School Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 89 Top 10% | 81 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #59 of 1,516 | #131 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #972 of 15,697 | #1956 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 340 | 338 |
| Pupils on roll | 340 | 338 |
| Free school meals | 12.4% | 8% |
| Capacity filled | 107.9% | 80.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 89% | 74% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 16% | 17% |
| 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 | Sutton-in-Ashfield | Nottingham |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.mapplewellsprimary.co.uk | stedmundcampion.com |
The verdict
- •Mapplewells Primary and Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (88.6 vs 81.3).
- •Mapplewells Primary and Nursery School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (89% vs 74%).
- •St Edmund Campion Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 16%).
- •Mapplewells Primary and Nursery School is the larger school with 340 students compared with 338.
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 Mapplewells Primary and Nursery School better than St Edmund Campion Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Mapplewells Primary and Nursery School ranks higher (88.6 vs 81.3 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 Mapplewells Primary and Nursery School and St Edmund Campion Catholic Primary School?
About 24 km in a straight line, between Sutton-in-Ashfield and Nottingham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Mapplewells Primary and Nursery School: 340. St Edmund Campion Catholic Primary School: 338. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Mapplewells Primary and Nursery School and St Edmund Campion Catholic Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Mapplewells Primary and Nursery School is 59th of 1,516 and St Edmund Campion Catholic Primary School is 131st of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).