Peafield Lane Academy vs St James' Church of England Aided Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 35 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Peafield Lane Academy
Mansfield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
299 students
St James' Church of England Aided Junior School
Derby · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
299 students
| Measure | Peafield Lane Academy Mansfield, East Midlands | St James' Church of England Aided Junior School Derby, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 63 Top 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #385 of 1,516 | #1223 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #5166 of 15,697 | #12949 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 299 | 299 |
| Pupils on roll | 299 | 299 |
| Free school meals | 24.1% | 59.2% |
| Capacity filled | 94.9% | 99.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 76% | 46% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 10% |
| 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 | Derby |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.peafieldlaneacademy.co.uk | www.stjames.derby.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Peafield Lane Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.4 vs 26.3).
- •Peafield Lane Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (76% vs 46%).
- •St James' Church of England Aided Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 7%).
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 Peafield Lane Academy better than St James' Church of England Aided Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Peafield Lane Academy ranks higher (63.4 vs 26.3 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 Peafield Lane Academy and St James' Church of England Aided Junior School?
About 35 km in a straight line, between Mansfield and Derby in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Peafield Lane Academy: 299. St James' Church of England Aided Junior School: 299. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Peafield Lane Academy and St James' Church of England Aided Junior School rank in East Midlands?
Peafield Lane Academy is 385th of 1,516 and St James' Church of England Aided Junior School is 1223rd of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).