St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Edwinstowe vs The Forest View Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 3.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Edwinstowe
Mansfield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
103 students
The Forest View Academy
Newark · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
194 students
| Measure | St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Edwinstowe Mansfield, East Midlands | The Forest View Academy Newark, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 68 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #312 of 1,516 | #786 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #4377 of 15,697 | #9382 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 103 | 194 |
| Pupils on roll | 103 | 194 |
| Free school meals | 14.6% | 44.3% |
| Capacity filled | 81.7% | 80.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 17% | 2% |
| 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 | Newark |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.stmarysedwinstowe.snmat.org.uk | forestviewacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Edwinstowe scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.5 vs 43.6).
- •The Forest View Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 67%).
- •St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Edwinstowe does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 2%).
- •The Forest View Academy is the larger school with 194 students compared with 103.
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 St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Edwinstowe better than The Forest View Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Edwinstowe ranks higher (67.5 vs 43.6 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 St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Edwinstowe and The Forest View Academy?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Mansfield and Newark in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Edwinstowe: 103. The Forest View Academy: 194. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Edwinstowe and The Forest View Academy rank in East Midlands?
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Edwinstowe is 312th of 1,516 and The Forest View Academy is 786th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).