Forest Row Church of England Primary School and Nursery vs St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 5.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Row Church of England Primary School and Nursery
Forest Row · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
199 students
St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School
Hartfield · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
81 students
| Measure | Forest Row Church of England Primary School and Nursery Forest Row, South East | St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School Hartfield, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 24 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2190 of 2,471 | #2142 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #13366 of 15,697 | #13075 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 199 | 81 |
| Pupils on roll | 199 | 81 |
| Free school meals | 18.6% | 16% |
| Capacity filled | 94.8% | 77.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | 50% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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 | Forest Row | Hartfield |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.forestrow.e-sussex.sch.uk | pioneerfederation.co.uk/stmarys/ |
The verdict
- •St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (25.6 vs 24.0).
- •Forest Row Church of England Primary School and Nursery is the larger school with 199 students compared with 81.
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 Row Church of England Primary School and Nursery better than St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School ranks higher (25.6 vs 24.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Forest Row Church of England Primary School and Nursery and St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Forest Row and Hartfield in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Forest Row Church of England Primary School and Nursery: 199. St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School: 81. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Forest Row Church of England Primary School and Nursery and St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School rank in South East?
Forest Row Church of England Primary School and Nursery is 2190th of 2,471 and St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School is 2142nd of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).