Forest Gate Academy vs St Mary's CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Gate Academy
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
215 students
St Mary's CofE Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
209 students
| Measure | Forest Gate Academy Manchester, North West | St Mary's CofE Primary School Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 20 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1915 of 2,286 | #770 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #14049 of 15,697 | #6497 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 215 | 209 |
| Pupils on roll | 215 | 209 |
| Free school meals | 58.6% | 30.1% |
| Capacity filled | 102.4% | 87.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 10% |
| 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 | Manchester | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | forestgateacademy.co.uk/ | www.st-marys-cadishead.salford.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Mary's CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.9 vs 19.6).
- •St Mary's CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (69% vs 57%).
- •St Mary's CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 0%).
- •Forest Gate Academy is the larger school with 215 students compared with 209.
- •Forest Gate Academy is a academy school while St Mary's CofE Primary School is a local authority 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 Gate Academy better than St Mary's CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's CofE Primary School ranks higher (56.9 vs 19.6 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 Gate Academy and St Mary's CofE Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Forest Gate Academy: 215. St Mary's CofE Primary School: 209. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Forest Gate Academy and St Mary's CofE Primary School rank in North West?
Forest Gate Academy is 1915th of 2,286 and St Mary's CofE Primary School is 770th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).