Forest School vs St Mary's CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 878 m 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
St Mary's CofE Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
592 students
| Measure | Forest School London, London | St Mary's CofE Primary School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 20 Lower 50% | 94 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #577 of 640 | #67 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #3545 of 4,090 | #452 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–18 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 1,605 | 592 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,605 | 592 |
| Free school meals | – | 12.8% |
| Capacity filled | 104.9% | 94% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 96% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 36% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 14.7 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 0.22 | – |
| A level points per entry | 43.9 | – |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | – | www.stmaryscofe.org |
The verdict
- •St Mary's CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (93.5 vs 19.9).
- •Forest School is the larger school with 1,605 students compared with 592.
- •Forest School is a independent school while St Mary's CofE Primary School is a academy 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 St Mary's CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's CofE Primary School ranks higher (93.5 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 St Mary's CofE Primary School?
About 878 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Forest School: 1,605. St Mary's CofE Primary School: 592. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Forest School and St Mary's CofE Primary School rank in London?
Forest School is 577th of 640 and St Mary's CofE Primary School is 67th of 1,720 among all-through schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).