Forest Academy vs Lakenheath Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 6.9 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
Lakenheath Community Primary School
Lakenheath · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
282 students
| Measure | Forest Academy Brandon, East of England | Lakenheath Community Primary School Lakenheath, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 34 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1394 of 1,872 | #1675 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #11517 of 15,697 | #13983 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 389 | 282 |
| Pupils on roll | 389 | 282 |
| Free school meals | 20.2% | 20.2% |
| Capacity filled | 92.6% | 89.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 54% | 45% |
| 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 | Lakenheath |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.forest.suffolk.sch.uk | www.lakenheath.suffolk.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Forest Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (33.6 vs 20.0).
- •Forest Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (54% vs 45%).
- •Forest Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 0%).
- •Forest Academy is the larger school with 389 students compared with 282.
- •Forest Academy is a academy school while Lakenheath Community Primary School is a local authority 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 Forest Academy better than Lakenheath Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Forest Academy ranks higher (33.6 vs 20.0 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 Lakenheath Community Primary School?
About 6.9 km in a straight line, between Brandon and Lakenheath in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Forest Academy: 389. Lakenheath Community Primary School: 282. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Forest Academy and Lakenheath Community Primary School rank in East of England?
Forest Academy is 1394th of 1,872 and Lakenheath Community Primary School is 1675th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).