Forster Park Primary School vs Good Shepherd RC School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 980 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forster Park Primary School
Lewisham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
269 students
Good Shepherd RC School
Bromley · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
201 students
| Measure | Forster Park Primary School Lewisham, London | Good Shepherd RC School Bromley, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1315 of 1,720 | #1320 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #9391 of 15,697 | #9476 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 269 | 201 |
| Pupils on roll | 269 | 201 |
| Free school meals | 41.3% | 30.9% |
| Capacity filled | 85.4% | 69.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 3% |
| 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 | Lewisham | Bromley |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.forsterpark.co.uk/ | www.goodshepherd.lewisham.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (43.5 vs 43.1).
- •Forster Park Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 67%).
- •Forster Park Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 3%).
- •Forster Park Primary School is the larger school with 269 students compared with 201.
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 Forster Park Primary School better than Good Shepherd RC 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 Forster Park Primary School and Good Shepherd RC School?
About 980 m in a straight line, between Lewisham and Bromley in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Forster Park Primary School: 269. Good Shepherd RC School: 201. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Forster Park Primary School and Good Shepherd RC School rank in London?
Forster Park Primary School is 1315th of 1,720 and Good Shepherd RC School is 1320th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).