Forest Academy vs Manford Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Academy
Ilford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
749 students
Manford Primary School
Chigwell · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
460 students
| Measure | Forest Academy Ilford, London | Manford Primary School Chigwell, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #463 of 640 | #1353 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #2627 of 4,090 | #9753 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 749 | 460 |
| Pupils on roll | 749 | 460 |
| Free school meals | 34.4% | 37.6% |
| Capacity filled | 79.7% | 83.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 11% |
| 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 | Ilford | Chigwell |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.theforestacademy.co.uk | www.manfordprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Manford Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (41.8 vs 36.5).
- •Forest Academy is the larger school with 749 students compared with 460.
- •Forest Academy is a academy school while Manford 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 Forest Academy better than Manford Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Manford Primary School ranks higher (41.8 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 Forest Academy and Manford Primary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Ilford and Chigwell in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Forest Academy: 749. Manford Primary School: 460. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Forest Academy and Manford Primary School rank in London?
Forest Academy is 463rd of 640 and Manford Primary School is 1353rd of 1,720 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).