Forest Hill School vs Perrymount Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 562 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Hill School
London · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,080 students
Perrymount Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
202 students
| Measure | Forest Hill School London, London | Perrymount Primary School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 69 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #227 of 640 | #1349 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #1053 of 4,090 | #9715 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,080 | 202 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,080 | 202 |
| Free school meals | 27.2% | 34.4% |
| Capacity filled | 70.4% | 96.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 52.3 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 58.7% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 73.2% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.81 | – |
| A level points per entry | 34.1 | – |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.foresthillschool.co.uk/ | www.perrymount.lewisham.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Forest Hill School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.1 vs 42.0).
- •Forest Hill School is the larger school with 1,080 students compared with 202.
- •Forest Hill School is boys and Perrymount Primary School is co-educational.
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 Hill School better than Perrymount Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Forest Hill School ranks higher (69.1 vs 42.0 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 Hill School and Perrymount Primary School?
About 562 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Forest Hill School: 1,080. Perrymount Primary School: 202. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Forest Hill School and Perrymount Primary School rank in London?
Forest Hill School is 227th of 640 and Perrymount Primary School is 1349th of 1,720 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).