Fordingbridge Infant School vs Forres Sandle Manor School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fordingbridge Infant School
Fordingbridge · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
160 students
Forres Sandle Manor School
Fordingbridge · Independent all-through · Ages 2–16
197 students
| Measure | Fordingbridge Infant School Fordingbridge, South East | Forres Sandle Manor School Fordingbridge, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 66 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #858 of 2,471 | – |
| National rank | #4756 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–7 | Ages 2–16 |
| Students | 160 | 197 |
| Pupils on roll | 160 | 197 |
| Free school meals | 15% | – |
| Capacity filled | 88.9% | 71.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | Fordingbridge | Fordingbridge |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | fordingbridgefed.co.uk/ | www.fsmschool.com |
The verdict
- •Forres Sandle Manor School is the larger school with 197 students compared with 160.
- •Fordingbridge Infant School is a local authority school while Forres Sandle Manor School is a independent 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 Fordingbridge Infant 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 Fordingbridge Infant School and Forres Sandle Manor School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Fordingbridge and Fordingbridge in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Fordingbridge Infant School: 160. Forres Sandle Manor School: 197. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Fordingbridge Infant School and Forres Sandle Manor School rank in South East?
Fordingbridge Infant School is 858th of 2,471 and Forres Sandle Manor School is unranked among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).