The Forest School vs Winnersh Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 581 m 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
Winnersh Primary School
Wokingham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
362 students
| Measure | The Forest School Wokingham, South East | Winnersh Primary School Wokingham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 70 Top 25% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #206 of 679 | #1014 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #1012 of 4,090 | #5707 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,042 | 362 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,042 | 362 |
| Free school meals | 15.2% | 9.1% |
| Capacity filled | 71.9% | 86.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 7% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 50.7 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 59.5% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 77% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.62 | – |
| A level points per entry | 28.7 | – |
| town | Wokingham | Wokingham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.forest.wokingham.sch.uk/ | www.winnershprimaryschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •The Forest School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.2 vs 60.8).
- •The Forest School is the larger school with 1,042 students compared with 362.
- •The Forest School is a academy school while Winnersh Primary School is a local authority 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 The Forest School better than Winnersh Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), The Forest School ranks higher (70.2 vs 60.8 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 Winnersh Primary School?
About 581 m in a straight line, between Wokingham and Wokingham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
The Forest School: 1,042. Winnersh Primary School: 362. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do The Forest School and Winnersh Primary School rank in South East?
The Forest School is 206th of 679 and Winnersh Primary School is 1014th of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).