Forest Academy vs St Christopher's CEVCP School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 18 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
St Christopher's CEVCP School
Bury St Edmunds · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
389 students
| Measure | Forest Academy Brandon, East of England | St Christopher's CEVCP School Bury St Edmunds, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 34 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1394 of 1,872 | #861 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #11517 of 15,697 | #7087 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 389 | 389 |
| Pupils on roll | 389 | 389 |
| Free school meals | 20.2% | 21.6% |
| Capacity filled | 92.6% | 99.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 54% | 77% |
| 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 | Bury St Edmunds |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.forest.suffolk.sch.uk | chr.graceschools.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Christopher's CEVCP School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.1 vs 33.6).
- •St Christopher's CEVCP School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 54%).
- •Forest Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 0%).
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 St Christopher's CEVCP School?
On the Success Index (England), St Christopher's CEVCP School ranks higher (54.1 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 St Christopher's CEVCP School?
About 18 km in a straight line, between Brandon and Bury St Edmunds in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Forest Academy: 389. St Christopher's CEVCP School: 389. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Forest Academy and St Christopher's CEVCP School rank in East of England?
Forest Academy is 1394th of 1,872 and St Christopher's CEVCP School is 861st of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).