Forest Gate Community School vs Zakariya Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 766 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
Zakariya Primary School
London · Independent primary · Ages 5–11
96 students
| Measure | Forest Gate Community School London, London | Zakariya Primary School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 70 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #223 of 640 | – |
| National rank | #1032 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 1,343 | 96 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,343 | 96 |
| Free school meals | 50% | – |
| Capacity filled | 99.5% | 80% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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.zakariyaschool.org |
The verdict
- •Forest Gate Community School is the larger school with 1,343 students compared with 96.
- •Forest Gate Community School is a academy school while Zakariya Primary School is a independent 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 Zakariya Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Forest Gate Community School and Zakariya Primary School?
About 766 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Forest Gate Community School: 1,343. Zakariya Primary School: 96. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Forest Gate Community School and Zakariya Primary School rank in London?
Forest Gate Community School is 223rd of 640 and Zakariya Primary School is unranked among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).