Forest Hall School vs St Mary's CofE Foundation Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 685 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Hall School
Stansted Mountfitchet · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
506 students
St Mary's CofE Foundation Primary School
Stansted · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
255 students
| Measure | Forest Hall School Stansted Mountfitchet, East of England | St Mary's CofE Foundation Primary School Stansted, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 34 Lower 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #340 of 460 | #424 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #2741 of 4,090 | #3335 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 506 | 255 |
| Pupils on roll | 506 | 255 |
| Free school meals | 30.7% | 18% |
| Capacity filled | 78.1% | 81% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 13% |
| 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 | Stansted Mountfitchet | Stansted |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.foresthallschool.org/ | www.stmarysstansted.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Mary's CofE Foundation Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.1 vs 34.1).
- •Forest Hall School is the larger school with 506 students compared with 255.
- •Forest Hall School is a academy school while St Mary's CofE Foundation 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 Hall School better than St Mary's CofE Foundation Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's CofE Foundation Primary School ranks higher (73.1 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 Forest Hall School and St Mary's CofE Foundation Primary School?
About 685 m in a straight line, between Stansted Mountfitchet and Stansted in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Forest Hall School: 506. St Mary's CofE Foundation Primary School: 255. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Forest Hall School and St Mary's CofE Foundation Primary School rank in East of England?
Forest Hall School is 340th of 460 and St Mary's CofE Foundation Primary School is 424th of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).