Forest School vs St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 905 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest School
Altrincham · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
212 students
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
Altrincham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
632 students
| Measure | Forest School Altrincham, North West | St Vincent's Catholic Primary School Altrincham, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 96 Top 5% |
| Region rank | – | #32 of 2,286 |
| National rank | – | #207 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 212 | 632 |
| Pupils on roll | 212 | 632 |
| Free school meals | – | 2.8% |
| Capacity filled | 97.2% | 98.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 89% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 22% |
| 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 | Altrincham | Altrincham |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.forestschool.co.uk | www.stvincents.trafford.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Vincent's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 632 students compared with 212.
- •Forest School is a independent school while St Vincent's Catholic 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 School better than St Vincent's Catholic 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 School and St Vincent's Catholic Primary School?
About 905 m in a straight line, between Altrincham and Altrincham in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Forest School: 212. St Vincent's Catholic Primary School: 632. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Forest School and St Vincent's Catholic Primary School rank in North West?
Forest School is unranked and St Vincent's Catholic Primary School is 32nd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).