The Forest School vs The Magna Carta School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 25 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
The Forest School
Wokingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,042 students
The Magna Carta School
Staines-upon-Thames · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,042 students
| Measure | The Forest School Wokingham, South East | The Magna Carta School Staines-upon-Thames, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 70 Top 25% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #206 of 679 | #291 of 679 |
| National rank | #1012 of 4,090 | #1565 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,042 | 1,042 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,042 | 1,042 |
| Free school meals | 15.2% | 24.9% |
| Capacity filled | 71.9% | 81.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 50.7 | 46.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 59.5% | 46.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 77% | 66.5% |
| EBacc average points | 4.62 | 4.21 |
| A level points per entry | 28.7 | – |
| town | Wokingham | Staines-upon-Thames |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.forest.wokingham.sch.uk/ | mcs-unity.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The Forest School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.2 vs 58.4).
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 The Forest School better than The Magna Carta School?
On the Success Index (England), The Forest School ranks higher (70.2 vs 58.4 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 The Forest School and The Magna Carta School?
About 25 km in a straight line, between Wokingham and Staines-upon-Thames in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
The Forest School: 1,042. The Magna Carta School: 1,042. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do The Forest School and The Magna Carta School rank in South East?
The Forest School is 206th of 679 and The Magna Carta School is 291st of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).