Bentfield Primary School and Nursery vs Forest Hall School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 2.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bentfield Primary School and Nursery
Stansted · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
208 students
Forest Hall School
Stansted Mountfitchet · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
506 students
| Measure | Bentfield Primary School and Nursery Stansted, East of England | Forest Hall School Stansted Mountfitchet, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 79 Top 25% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #304 of 1,872 | #340 of 460 |
| National rank | #2353 of 15,697 | #2741 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 208 | 506 |
| Pupils on roll | 208 | 506 |
| Free school meals | 9% | 30.7% |
| Capacity filled | 88.1% | 78.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 21% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 40.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 34.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 60.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.56 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Stansted | Stansted Mountfitchet |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.bentfieldprimaryschool.co.uk | www.foresthallschool.org/ |
The verdict
- •Bentfield Primary School and Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (78.6 vs 34.1).
- •Forest Hall School is the larger school with 506 students compared with 208.
- •Bentfield Primary School and Nursery is a local authority school while Forest Hall School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Bentfield Primary School and Nursery better than Forest Hall School?
On the Success Index (England), Bentfield Primary School and Nursery ranks higher (78.6 vs 34.1 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 Bentfield Primary School and Nursery and Forest Hall School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Stansted and Stansted Mountfitchet in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bentfield Primary School and Nursery: 208. Forest Hall School: 506. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bentfield Primary School and Nursery and Forest Hall School rank in East of England?
Bentfield Primary School and Nursery is 304th of 1,872 and Forest Hall School is 340th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).