Forest School vs Wellington School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 293 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
Wellington School
Altrincham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,536 students
| Measure | Forest School Altrincham, North West | Wellington School Altrincham, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 87 Top 10% |
| Region rank | – | #37 of 536 |
| National rank | – | #350 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 212 | 1,536 |
| Pupils on roll | 212 | 1,536 |
| Free school meals | – | 11.2% |
| Capacity filled | 97.2% | 106.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 57.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 63.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 83.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.18 |
| A level points per entry | – | 38.9 |
| town | Altrincham | Altrincham |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.forestschool.co.uk | www.wellington-school.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Wellington School is the larger school with 1,536 students compared with 212.
- •Forest School is a independent school while Wellington School is a academy 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 Wellington 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 Wellington School?
About 293 m in a straight line, between Altrincham and Altrincham in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Forest School: 212. Wellington School: 1,536. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Forest School and Wellington School rank in North West?
Forest School is unranked and Wellington School is 37th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).