Brooklands Primary School vs Forest Park Preparatory School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brooklands Primary School
Sale · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
645 students
Forest Park Preparatory School
Sale · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
158 students
| Measure | Brooklands Primary School Sale, North West | Forest Park Preparatory School Sale, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 97 Top 5% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #25 of 2,286 | – |
| National rank | #159 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 645 | 158 |
| Pupils on roll | 645 | 158 |
| Free school meals | 2.6% | – |
| Capacity filled | 97.1% | 81% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 87% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 32% | – |
| 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 | Sale | Sale |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.brooklands.trafford.sch.uk/ | www.forestparkprep.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Brooklands Primary School is the larger school with 645 students compared with 158.
- •Brooklands Primary School is a local authority 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 Brooklands Primary 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 Brooklands Primary School and Forest Park Preparatory School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Sale and Sale in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brooklands Primary School: 645. Forest Park Preparatory School: 158. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brooklands Primary School and Forest Park Preparatory School rank in North West?
Brooklands Primary School is 25th of 2,286 and Forest Park Preparatory School is unranked among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).