Buckhurst Hill Community Primary School vs Forest Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 99 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buckhurst Hill Community Primary School
Buckhurst Hill · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
389 students
Forest Academy
Brandon · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
389 students
| Measure | Buckhurst Hill Community Primary School Buckhurst Hill, East of England | Forest Academy Brandon, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 58 Top 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #764 of 1,872 | #1394 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #6345 of 15,697 | #11517 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 389 | 389 |
| Pupils on roll | 389 | 389 |
| Free school meals | 18.3% | 20.2% |
| Capacity filled | 92.6% | 92.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | 54% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | 4% |
| 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 | Buckhurst Hill | Brandon |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.bhcps.efspt.org | www.forest.suffolk.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Buckhurst Hill Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (57.6 vs 33.6).
- •Buckhurst Hill Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (64% vs 54%).
- •Buckhurst Hill Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 4%).
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 Buckhurst Hill Community Primary School better than Forest Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Buckhurst Hill Community Primary School ranks higher (57.6 vs 33.6 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 Buckhurst Hill Community Primary School and Forest Academy?
About 99 km in a straight line, between Buckhurst Hill and Brandon in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Buckhurst Hill Community Primary School: 389. Forest Academy: 389. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Buckhurst Hill Community Primary School and Forest Academy rank in East of England?
Buckhurst Hill Community Primary School is 764th of 1,872 and Forest Academy is 1394th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).