Forge Wood Primary School vs Saxon Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 36 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forge Wood Primary School
Crawley · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
420 students
Saxon Primary School
Shepperton · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
420 students
| Measure | Forge Wood Primary School Crawley, South East | Saxon Primary School Shepperton, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 27 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #2107 of 2,471 | #1296 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #12902 of 15,697 | #7391 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 420 | 420 |
| Pupils on roll | 420 | 420 |
| Free school meals | 16% | 22.6% |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 88.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 51% | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 8% |
| 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 | Crawley | Shepperton |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.forgewoodschool.org | www.saxonprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Saxon Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (52.8 vs 26.5).
- •Saxon Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (66% vs 51%).
- •Saxon Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 0%).
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 Forge Wood Primary School better than Saxon Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Saxon Primary School ranks higher (52.8 vs 26.5 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 Forge Wood Primary School and Saxon Primary School?
About 36 km in a straight line, between Crawley and Shepperton in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Forge Wood Primary School: 420. Saxon Primary School: 420. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Forge Wood Primary School and Saxon Primary School rank in South East?
Forge Wood Primary School is 2107th of 2,471 and Saxon Primary School is 1296th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).