St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Edwinstowe vs The Parkgate Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 4.7 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 Parkgate Academy
Newark · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
331 students
| Measure | St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Edwinstowe Mansfield, East Midlands | The Parkgate Academy Newark, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 68 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #312 of 1,516 | #660 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #4377 of 15,697 | #8210 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 103 | 331 |
| Pupils on roll | 103 | 331 |
| Free school meals | 14.6% | 40.6% |
| Capacity filled | 81.7% | 75.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 17% | 6% |
| 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 | www.theparkgateacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Edwinstowe scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.5 vs 49.1).
- •The Parkgate Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 67%).
- •St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Edwinstowe does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 6%).
- •The Parkgate Academy is the larger school with 331 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 Parkgate Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Edwinstowe ranks higher (67.5 vs 49.1 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 Parkgate Academy?
About 4.7 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 Parkgate Academy: 331. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Edwinstowe and The Parkgate Academy rank in East Midlands?
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Edwinstowe is 312th of 1,516 and The Parkgate Academy is 660th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).