Forest Academy vs Iceni Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 5.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Academy
Brandon · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
389 students
Iceni Primary Academy
Hockwold Cum Wilton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
103 students
| Measure | Forest Academy Brandon, East of England | Iceni Primary Academy Hockwold Cum Wilton, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 34 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1394 of 1,872 | #646 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #11517 of 15,697 | #5256 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 389 | 103 |
| Pupils on roll | 389 | 103 |
| Free school meals | 20.2% | 11.7% |
| Capacity filled | 92.6% | 98.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 54% | 80% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 0% |
| 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 | Brandon | Hockwold Cum Wilton |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.forest.suffolk.sch.uk | iceniprimary.attrust.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Iceni Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (62.9 vs 33.6).
- •Iceni Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 54%).
- •Forest Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 0%).
- •Forest Academy is the larger school with 389 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 Forest Academy better than Iceni Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Iceni Primary Academy ranks higher (62.9 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 Forest Academy and Iceni Primary Academy?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Brandon and Hockwold Cum Wilton in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Forest Academy: 389. Iceni Primary Academy: 103. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Forest Academy and Iceni Primary Academy rank in East of England?
Forest Academy is 1394th of 1,872 and Iceni Primary Academy is 646th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).