Sherwood Church Academy vs The Garibaldi School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East Midlands, England, 2.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sherwood Church Academy
Mansfield · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,008 students
The Garibaldi School
Mansfield · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,017 students
| Measure | Sherwood Church Academy Mansfield, East Midlands | The Garibaldi School Mansfield, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 24 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #263 of 329 | #150 of 329 |
| National rank | #3234 of 4,090 | #1810 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,008 | 1,017 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,008 | 1,017 |
| Free school meals | 33.6% | 26.3% |
| Capacity filled | 112% | 83.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 37.1 | 44.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 23.5% | 47.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 45.3% | 67.2% |
| EBacc average points | 3.25 | 4.10 |
| A level points per entry | 31.0 | 35.8 |
| town | Mansfield | Mansfield |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.samworthchurchacademy.co.uk/ | www.garibaldi.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The Garibaldi School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.4 vs 24.2).
- •The Garibaldi School is the larger school with 1,017 students compared with 1,008.
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 Sherwood Church Academy better than The Garibaldi School?
On the Success Index (England), The Garibaldi School ranks higher (53.4 vs 24.2 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 Sherwood Church Academy and The Garibaldi School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Mansfield and Mansfield in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Sherwood Church Academy: 1,008. The Garibaldi School: 1,017. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Sherwood Church Academy and The Garibaldi School rank in East Midlands?
Sherwood Church Academy is 263rd of 329 and The Garibaldi School is 150th of 329 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).