Applegarth Academy vs Forestdale Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Applegarth Academy
Croydon · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
396 students
Forestdale Primary School
Croydon · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
405 students
| Measure | Applegarth Academy Croydon, London | Forestdale Primary School Croydon, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 77 Top 25% | 70 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #449 of 1,720 | #660 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #2625 of 15,697 | #3912 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 396 | 405 |
| Pupils on roll | 396 | 405 |
| Free school meals | 49% | 18% |
| Capacity filled | 82.3% | 96.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 88% | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 22% | 21% |
| 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 | Croydon | Croydon |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.applegarthacademy.org/ | www.forestdale.croydon.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Applegarth Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.1 vs 70.0).
- •Applegarth Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (88% vs 69%).
- •Applegarth Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (22% vs 21%).
- •Forestdale Primary School is the larger school with 405 students compared with 396.
- •Applegarth Academy is a academy school while Forestdale 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 Applegarth Academy better than Forestdale Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Applegarth Academy ranks higher (77.1 vs 70.0 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 Applegarth Academy and Forestdale Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Croydon and Croydon in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Applegarth Academy: 396. Forestdale Primary School: 405. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Applegarth Academy and Forestdale Primary School rank in London?
Applegarth Academy is 449th of 1,720 and Forestdale Primary School is 660th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).