Forestdale Primary School vs Good Shepherd Catholic Primary and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forestdale Primary School
Croydon · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
405 students
Good Shepherd Catholic Primary and Nursery School
Croydon · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
193 students
| Measure | Forestdale Primary School Croydon, London | Good Shepherd Catholic Primary and Nursery School Croydon, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 70 Top 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #660 of 1,720 | #1652 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #3912 of 15,697 | #13917 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 405 | 193 |
| Pupils on roll | 405 | 193 |
| Free school meals | 18% | 30.6% |
| Capacity filled | 96.4% | 75.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | 52% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 21% | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Croydon | Croydon |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.forestdale.croydon.sch.uk | www.goodshepherdprimaryschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Forestdale Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.0 vs 20.4).
- •Forestdale Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (69% vs 52%).
- •Forestdale Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (21% vs 0%).
- •Forestdale Primary School is the larger school with 405 students compared with 193.
- •Forestdale Primary School is a local authority school while Good Shepherd Catholic Primary and Nursery 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 Forestdale Primary School better than Good Shepherd Catholic Primary and Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), Forestdale Primary School ranks higher (70.0 vs 20.4 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 Forestdale Primary School and Good Shepherd Catholic Primary and Nursery School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Croydon and Croydon in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Forestdale Primary School: 405. Good Shepherd Catholic Primary and Nursery School: 193. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Forestdale Primary School and Good Shepherd Catholic Primary and Nursery School rank in London?
Forestdale Primary School is 660th of 1,720 and Good Shepherd Catholic Primary and Nursery School is 1652nd of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).