Northfield Primary and Nursery School vs The Bramble Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 914 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northfield Primary and Nursery School
Mansfield · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
367 students
The Bramble Academy
Mansfield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
151 students
| Measure | Northfield Primary and Nursery School Mansfield, East Midlands | The Bramble Academy Mansfield, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 43 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #814 of 1,516 | #1417 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #9590 of 15,697 | #14797 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 367 | 151 |
| Pupils on roll | 367 | 151 |
| Free school meals | 33.3% | 49% |
| Capacity filled | 81.6% | 71.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | 40% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 3% |
| 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 | Mansfield |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.northfieldprimaryschool.co.uk | www.brambleacademy.org |
The verdict
- •Northfield Primary and Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (42.6 vs 14.2).
- •Northfield Primary and Nursery School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 40%).
- •The Bramble Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 0%).
- •Northfield Primary and Nursery School is the larger school with 367 students compared with 151.
- •Northfield Primary and Nursery School is a local authority school while The Bramble 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 Northfield Primary and Nursery School better than The Bramble Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Northfield Primary and Nursery School ranks higher (42.6 vs 14.2 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 Northfield Primary and Nursery School and The Bramble Academy?
About 914 m in a straight line, between Mansfield and Mansfield in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Northfield Primary and Nursery School: 367. The Bramble Academy: 151. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Northfield Primary and Nursery School and The Bramble Academy rank in East Midlands?
Northfield Primary and Nursery School is 814th of 1,516 and The Bramble Academy is 1417th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).