Forestdale Primary School
#660 of 1,720 primary schools in London
#3912 of 15,697 nationally
About Forestdale Primary School
Forestdale Primary School is a local authority primary located in Croydon, in the Croydon local authority of London, England. It caters for Ages 4–11. In 2025 it enrolled 405 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 70.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of primary schools in England and 660th of 1,720 ranked primary schools in London. Its strongest component is ks2: higher standard (93th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (57th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 405; capacity filled 96.4%.
There are 57 schools in Croydon; Forestdale Primary School ranks 11th of 55 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)69%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)21%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)18%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Forestdale Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 405
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 18%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 96.4%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 69%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 21%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Forestdale Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Courtwood Primary School
Croydon · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
215 students · 543 m away
Quest Primary School
South Croydon · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
199 students · 570 m away
The Quest Academy
South Croydon · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
853 students · 742 m away
Applegarth Academy
Croydon · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
396 students · 1.1 km away
Selsdon Primary and Nursery School
South Croydon · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
325 students · 1.2 km away
Good Shepherd Catholic Primary and Nursery School
Croydon · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
193 students · 1.3 km away
Greenvale Primary School
South Croydon · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
216 students · 1.4 km away
Castle Hill Academy
Croydon · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
263 students · 1.6 km away
Tudor Academy
Croydon · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
416 students · 1.8 km away
Croydon High School
South Croydon · Independent all-through · Ages 3–19
773 students · 1.8 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in London with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Christ Church CofE Primary School
Surbiton · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
405 students
St Andrew's Catholic Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
406 students
Thomas Buxton Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
404 students
Edgebury Primary School
Chislehurst · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
404 students
Norbury Manor Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
406 students
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
Ilford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
406 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Forestdale Primary School a good school?
Forestdale Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 70.0 out of 100 (Top 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #660 of 1,720 in London. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Forestdale Primary School rank in London?
Forestdale Primary School ranks #660 of 1,720 primary schools in London and #3912 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Forestdale Primary School?
Forestdale Primary School had 405 students in 2025.
Is Forestdale Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Forestdale Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Forestdale Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Forestdale Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.