Forest School vs Leytonstone School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest School
London · Independent all-through · Ages 4–18
1,605 students
Leytonstone School
London · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,028 students
| Measure | Forest School London, London | Leytonstone School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 20 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #577 of 640 | #271 of 640 |
| National rank | #3545 of 4,090 | #1294 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,605 | 1,028 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,605 | 1,028 |
| Free school meals | – | 26.1% |
| Capacity filled | 104.9% | 103.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 14.7 | 49.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 50% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 73% |
| EBacc average points | 0.22 | 3.95 |
| A level points per entry | 43.9 | – |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | – | www.leytonstoneschool.org/ |
The verdict
- •Leytonstone School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.0 vs 19.9).
- •Forest School is the larger school with 1,605 students compared with 1,028.
- •Forest School is a independent school while Leytonstone 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 School better than Leytonstone School?
On the Success Index (England), Leytonstone School ranks higher (64.0 vs 19.9 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 School and Leytonstone School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Forest School: 1,605. Leytonstone School: 1,028. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Forest School and Leytonstone School rank in London?
Forest School is 577th of 640 and Leytonstone School is 271st of 640 among all-through schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).