Forest Park Preparatory School vs St Mary's CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 170 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Park Preparatory School
Sale · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
158 students
St Mary's CofE Primary School
Sale · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
239 students
| Measure | Forest Park Preparatory School Sale, North West | St Mary's CofE Primary School Sale, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 89 Top 10% |
| Region rank | – | #119 of 2,286 |
| National rank | – | #917 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 158 | 239 |
| Pupils on roll | 158 | 239 |
| Free school meals | – | 6.4% |
| Capacity filled | 81% | 99.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 79% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 21% |
| 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.forestparkprep.co.uk | www.st-marys.trafford.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Mary's CofE Primary School is the larger school with 239 students compared with 158.
- •Forest Park Preparatory School is a independent 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 Park Preparatory School better than St Mary's CofE Primary 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 Forest Park Preparatory School and St Mary's CofE Primary School?
About 170 m in a straight line, between Sale and Sale in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Forest Park Preparatory School: 158. St Mary's CofE Primary School: 239. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Forest Park Preparatory School and St Mary's CofE Primary School rank in North West?
Forest Park Preparatory School is unranked and St Mary's CofE Primary School is 119th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).