Buckswood School vs Forres Sandle Manor School
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in South East, England, 171 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buckswood School
East Sussex · Independent all-through · Ages 10–19
193 students
Forres Sandle Manor School
Fordingbridge · Independent all-through · Ages 2–16
197 students
| Measure | Buckswood School East Sussex, South East | Forres Sandle Manor School Fordingbridge, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 11 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #654 of 679 | – |
| National rank | #3932 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 10–19 | Ages 2–16 |
| Students | 193 | 197 |
| Pupils on roll | 193 | 197 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 42.6% | 71.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 16.1 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 1.7% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 1.7% | – |
| EBacc average points | 1.42 | – |
| A level points per entry | 31.0 | – |
| town | East Sussex | Fordingbridge |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.buckswood.co.uk/ | www.fsmschool.com |
The verdict
- •Forres Sandle Manor School is the larger school with 197 students compared with 193.
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 Buckswood School better than Forres Sandle Manor 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 Buckswood School and Forres Sandle Manor School?
About 171 km in a straight line, between East Sussex and Fordingbridge in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Buckswood School: 193. Forres Sandle Manor School: 197. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Buckswood School and Forres Sandle Manor School rank in South East?
Buckswood School is 654th of 679 and Forres Sandle Manor School is unranked among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).