Forres Primary Academy vs High Leigh Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forres Primary Academy
Hoddesdon · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
199 students
High Leigh Primary School
Hoddesdon · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
166 students
| Measure | Forres Primary Academy Hoddesdon, East of England | High Leigh Primary School Hoddesdon, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 28 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1509 of 1,872 | #1504 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #12554 of 15,697 | #12464 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 199 | 166 |
| Pupils on roll | 199 | 166 |
| Free school meals | 33.7% | 37% |
| Capacity filled | 47.4% | 79% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 54% | 48% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 8% |
| 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 | Hoddesdon | Hoddesdon |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | – | www.highleigh.herts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (28.3 vs 28.8).
- •Forres Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (54% vs 48%).
- •High Leigh Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 4%).
- •Forres Primary Academy is the larger school with 199 students compared with 166.
- •Forres Primary Academy is a academy school while High Leigh 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 Forres Primary Academy better than High Leigh Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Forres Primary Academy and High Leigh Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Hoddesdon and Hoddesdon in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Forres Primary Academy: 199. High Leigh Primary School: 166. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Forres Primary Academy and High Leigh Primary School rank in East of England?
Forres Primary Academy is 1509th of 1,872 and High Leigh Primary School is 1504th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).