Forest Academy vs The Royal Liberty School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 7.1 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
The Royal Liberty School
Romford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
749 students
| Measure | Forest Academy Ilford, London | The Royal Liberty School Romford, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #463 of 640 | #153 of 640 |
| National rank | #2627 of 4,090 | #709 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 749 | 749 |
| Pupils on roll | 749 | 749 |
| Free school meals | 34.4% | 19% |
| Capacity filled | 79.7% | 99.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 42.2 | 51.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 37.1% | 64.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 57.6% | 79.2% |
| EBacc average points | 4.02 | 4.77 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Ilford | Romford |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.theforestacademy.co.uk | www.royalliberty.co.uk |
The verdict
- •The Royal Liberty School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.4 vs 36.5).
- •Forest Academy is co-educational and The Royal Liberty School is boys.
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 The Royal Liberty School?
On the Success Index (England), The Royal Liberty School ranks higher (77.4 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 The Royal Liberty School?
About 7.1 km in a straight line, between Ilford and Romford in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Forest Academy: 749. The Royal Liberty School: 749. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Forest Academy and The Royal Liberty School rank in London?
Forest Academy is 463rd of 640 and The Royal Liberty School is 153rd of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).