Millais School vs The Forest School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 476 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Millais School
Horsham · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
896 students
The Forest School
Horsham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,115 students
| Measure | Millais School Horsham, South East | The Forest School Horsham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 81 Top 25% | 90 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #145 of 679 | #80 of 679 |
| National rank | #580 of 4,090 | #279 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 896 | 1,115 |
| Pupils on roll | 896 | 1,115 |
| Free school meals | 12.6% | 12.7% |
| Capacity filled | 59.7% | 97.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 51.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 59% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 79% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.74 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Horsham | Horsham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.millais.org.uk | www.theforestschool.com/ |
The verdict
- •The Forest School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.6 vs 80.9).
- •The Forest School is the larger school with 1,115 students compared with 896.
- •Millais School is a local authority school while The Forest School is a academy 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 Millais School better than The Forest School?
On the Success Index (England), The Forest School ranks higher (89.6 vs 80.9 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 Millais School and The Forest School?
About 476 m in a straight line, between Horsham and Horsham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Millais School: 896. The Forest School: 1,115. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Millais School and The Forest School rank in South East?
Millais School is 145th of 679 and The Forest School is 80th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).