Christ Church CofE Primary School vs Forestdale Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 18 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Christ Church CofE Primary School
Surbiton · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
405 students
Forestdale Primary School
Croydon · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
405 students
| Measure | Christ Church CofE Primary School Surbiton, London | Forestdale Primary School Croydon, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 78 Top 25% | 70 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #426 of 1,720 | #660 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #2503 of 15,697 | #3912 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 405 | 405 |
| Pupils on roll | 405 | 405 |
| Free school meals | 4.2% | 18% |
| Capacity filled | 90% | 96.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | 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 | Surbiton | Croydon |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.ccp.kingston.sch.uk | www.forestdale.croydon.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Christ Church CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.8 vs 70.0).
- •Christ Church CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 69%).
- •Forestdale Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (21% vs 14%).
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 Christ Church CofE Primary School better than Forestdale Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Christ Church CofE Primary School ranks higher (77.8 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 Christ Church CofE Primary School and Forestdale Primary School?
About 18 km in a straight line, between Surbiton and Croydon in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Christ Church CofE Primary School: 405. Forestdale Primary School: 405. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Christ Church CofE Primary School and Forestdale Primary School rank in London?
Christ Church CofE Primary School is 426th of 1,720 and Forestdale Primary School is 660th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).