Forest Gate Community School vs St James' CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 358 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Gate Community School
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,343 students
St James' CofE Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
190 students
| Measure | Forest Gate Community School London, London | St James' CofE Primary School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 70 Top 25% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #223 of 640 | #1123 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #1032 of 4,090 | #7436 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,343 | 190 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,343 | 190 |
| Free school meals | 50% | 56.8% |
| Capacity filled | 99.5% | 52.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 14% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 58.1 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 67.8% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 82.2% | – |
| EBacc average points | 5.39 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.forestgatecst.org/ | www.st-james.newham.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Forest Gate Community School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.8 vs 52.6).
- •Forest Gate Community School is the larger school with 1,343 students compared with 190.
- •Forest Gate Community School is a academy school while St James' CofE 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 Gate Community School better than St James' CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Forest Gate Community School ranks higher (69.8 vs 52.6 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 Gate Community School and St James' CofE Primary School?
About 358 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Forest Gate Community School: 1,343. St James' CofE Primary School: 190. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Forest Gate Community School and St James' CofE Primary School rank in London?
Forest Gate Community School is 223rd of 640 and St James' CofE Primary School is 1123rd of 1,720 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).