Coppice Primary School vs Forest Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 414 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Coppice Primary School
Chigwell · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
432 students
Forest Academy
Ilford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
749 students
| Measure | Coppice Primary School Chigwell, London | Forest Academy Ilford, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 59 Top 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #979 of 1,720 | #463 of 640 |
| National rank | #6094 of 15,697 | #2627 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 432 | 749 |
| Pupils on roll | 432 | 749 |
| Free school meals | 27.4% | 34.4% |
| Capacity filled | 102.9% | 79.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 42.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 37.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 57.6% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.02 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Chigwell | Ilford |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.coppice.redbridge.sch.uk | www.theforestacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Coppice Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.8 vs 36.5).
- •Forest Academy is the larger school with 749 students compared with 432.
- •Coppice Primary School is a local authority school while Forest Academy is a academy 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 Coppice Primary School better than Forest Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Coppice Primary School ranks higher (58.8 vs 36.5 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 Coppice Primary School and Forest Academy?
About 414 m in a straight line, between Chigwell and Ilford in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Coppice Primary School: 432. Forest Academy: 749. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Coppice Primary School and Forest Academy rank in London?
Coppice Primary School is 979th of 1,720 and Forest Academy is 463rd of 640 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).