Birchanger Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School vs Forest Hall School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Birchanger Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Bishop's Stortford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
93 students
Forest Hall School
Stansted Mountfitchet · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
506 students
| Measure | Birchanger Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Bishop's Stortford, East of England | Forest Hall School Stansted Mountfitchet, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1112 of 1,872 | #340 of 460 |
| National rank | #9230 of 15,697 | #2741 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 93 | 506 |
| Pupils on roll | 93 | 506 |
| Free school meals | 10.8% | 30.7% |
| Capacity filled | 79.5% | 78.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| 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 | Bishop's Stortford | Stansted Mountfitchet |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.birchanger.essex.sch.uk | www.foresthallschool.org/ |
The verdict
- •Birchanger Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (44.2 vs 34.1).
- •Forest Hall School is the larger school with 506 students compared with 93.
- •Birchanger Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School 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 Birchanger Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School better than Forest Hall School?
On the Success Index (England), Birchanger Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School ranks higher (44.2 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 Birchanger Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School and Forest Hall School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Bishop's Stortford and Stansted Mountfitchet in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Birchanger Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: 93. Forest Hall School: 506. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Birchanger Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School and Forest Hall School rank in East of England?
Birchanger Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is 1112th of 1,872 and Forest Hall School is 340th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).