Ashton-on-Mersey School vs Forest Park Preparatory School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 799 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ashton-on-Mersey School
Sale · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,609 students
Forest Park Preparatory School
Sale · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
158 students
| Measure | Ashton-on-Mersey School Sale, North West | Forest Park Preparatory School Sale, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 70 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #117 of 536 | – |
| National rank | #1015 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 1,609 | 158 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,609 | 158 |
| Free school meals | 15.2% | – |
| Capacity filled | 102.5% | 81% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 52.1 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 58.3% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 81.9% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.78 | – |
| A level points per entry | 25.6 | – |
| town | Sale | Sale |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | aomschool.co.uk | www.forestparkprep.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Ashton-on-Mersey School is the larger school with 1,609 students compared with 158.
- •Ashton-on-Mersey School is a academy school while Forest Park Preparatory School is a independent 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 Ashton-on-Mersey School better than Forest Park Preparatory 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 Ashton-on-Mersey School and Forest Park Preparatory School?
About 799 m in a straight line, between Sale and Sale in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ashton-on-Mersey School: 1,609. Forest Park Preparatory School: 158. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ashton-on-Mersey School and Forest Park Preparatory School rank in North West?
Ashton-on-Mersey School is 117th of 536 and Forest Park Preparatory School is unranked among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).