Forres Primary Academy vs St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 2.2 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
St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Ware · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
193 students
| Measure | Forres Primary Academy Hoddesdon, East of England | St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Ware, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 28 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1509 of 1,872 | #819 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #12554 of 15,697 | #6785 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 199 | 193 |
| Pupils on roll | 199 | 193 |
| Free school meals | 33.7% | 13.8% |
| Capacity filled | 47.4% | 91.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 54% | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 17% |
| 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 | Ware |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | – | www.standrews323.herts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.6 vs 28.3).
- •St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (57% vs 54%).
- •St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 4%).
- •Forres Primary Academy is the larger school with 199 students compared with 193.
- •Forres Primary Academy is a academy school while St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Controlled 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.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Forres Primary Academy better than St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School ranks higher (55.6 vs 28.3 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 Forres Primary Academy and St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Hoddesdon and Ware in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Forres Primary Academy: 199. St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: 193. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Forres Primary Academy and St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School rank in East of England?
Forres Primary Academy is 1509th of 1,872 and St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is 819th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).