Forest Academy vs Oak Lodge Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Academy
Croydon · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
180 students
Oak Lodge Primary School
West Wickham · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
565 students
| Measure | Forest Academy Croydon, London | Oak Lodge Primary School West Wickham, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 52 Top 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1147 of 1,720 | #411 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #7621 of 15,697 | #2434 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 180 | 565 |
| Pupils on roll | 180 | 565 |
| Free school meals | 60% | 10.1% |
| Capacity filled | 27.4% | 89.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 16% |
| 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 | West Wickham |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.forestacademy.org.uk | oaklodgeprimaryschool.org |
The verdict
- •Oak Lodge Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (78.2 vs 51.7).
- •Oak Lodge Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (16% vs 7%).
- •Oak Lodge Primary School is the larger school with 565 students compared with 180.
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 Forest Academy better than Oak Lodge Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Oak Lodge Primary School ranks higher (78.2 vs 51.7 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 Forest Academy and Oak Lodge Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Croydon and West Wickham in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Forest Academy: 180. Oak Lodge Primary School: 565. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Forest Academy and Oak Lodge Primary School rank in London?
Forest Academy is 1147th of 1,720 and Oak Lodge Primary School is 411th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).