Forest School vs Willows Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 235 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
Willows Primary School
Altrincham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
375 students
| Measure | Forest School Altrincham, North West | Willows Primary School Altrincham, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 86 Top 10% |
| Region rank | – | #169 of 2,286 |
| National rank | – | #1307 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 212 | 375 |
| Pupils on roll | 212 | 375 |
| Free school meals | – | 2.9% |
| Capacity filled | 97.2% | 93.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 80% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 12% |
| 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.willowstimperley.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Willows Primary School is the larger school with 375 students compared with 212.
- •Forest School is a independent school while Willows 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 Willows 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 Willows Primary School?
About 235 m in a straight line, between Altrincham and Altrincham in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Forest School: 212. Willows Primary School: 375. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Forest School and Willows Primary School rank in North West?
Forest School is unranked and Willows Primary School is 169th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).