Emmbrook Junior School vs The Forest School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Emmbrook Junior School
Wokingham · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
260 students
The Forest School
Wokingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,042 students
| Measure | Emmbrook Junior School Wokingham, South East | The Forest School Wokingham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 71 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #702 of 2,471 | #206 of 679 |
| National rank | #3821 of 15,697 | #1012 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 260 | 1,042 |
| Pupils on roll | 260 | 1,042 |
| Free school meals | 11.5% | 15.2% |
| Capacity filled | 101.6% | 71.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 50.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 59.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 77% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.62 |
| A level points per entry | – | 28.7 |
| town | Wokingham | Wokingham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.emmbrookjuniorschool.co.uk | www.forest.wokingham.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (70.5 vs 70.2).
- •The Forest School is the larger school with 1,042 students compared with 260.
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 Emmbrook Junior School better than The Forest 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 Emmbrook Junior School and The Forest School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Wokingham and Wokingham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Emmbrook Junior School: 260. The Forest School: 1,042. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Emmbrook Junior School and The Forest School rank in South East?
Emmbrook Junior School is 702nd of 2,471 and The Forest School is 206th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).