Ashurst Wood Primary School vs Forest Row Church of England Primary School and Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 2.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ashurst Wood Primary School
East Grinstead · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
Forest Row Church of England Primary School and Nursery
Forest Row · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
199 students
| Measure | Ashurst Wood Primary School East Grinstead, South East | Forest Row Church of England Primary School and Nursery Forest Row, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #2190 of 2,471 |
| National rank | – | #13366 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | – | 199 |
| Pupils on roll | – | 199 |
| Free school meals | – | 18.6% |
| Capacity filled | – | 94.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 50% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| 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 | East Grinstead | Forest Row |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.ashurstwoodprimary.co.uk | www.forestrow.e-sussex.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Ashurst Wood Primary School is a academy school while Forest Row Church of England Primary School and Nursery 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 Ashurst Wood Primary School better than Forest Row Church of England Primary School and Nursery?
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 Ashurst Wood Primary School and Forest Row Church of England Primary School and Nursery?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between East Grinstead and Forest Row in South East.
How do Ashurst Wood Primary School and Forest Row Church of England Primary School and Nursery rank in South East?
Ashurst Wood Primary School is unranked and Forest Row Church of England Primary School and Nursery is 2190th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).