Dene Magna and Sixth Form vs Forest View Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 3.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dene Magna and Sixth Form
Mitcheldean · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,020 students
Forest View Primary School
Cinderford · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
365 students
| Measure | Dene Magna and Sixth Form Mitcheldean, South West | Forest View Primary School Cinderford, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 67 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #96 of 402 | #522 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #1139 of 4,090 | #5071 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,020 | 365 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,020 | 365 |
| Free school meals | 21.6% | 25.8% |
| Capacity filled | 90.7% | 86.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 11% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 52.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 59.9% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 77.2% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.52 | – |
| A level points per entry | 26.0 | – |
| town | Mitcheldean | Cinderford |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.denemagna.co.uk | www.forestviewschool.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Dene Magna and Sixth Form scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.3 vs 63.8).
- •Dene Magna and Sixth Form is the larger school with 1,020 students compared with 365.
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 Dene Magna and Sixth Form better than Forest View Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Dene Magna and Sixth Form ranks higher (67.3 vs 63.8 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 Dene Magna and Sixth Form and Forest View Primary School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Mitcheldean and Cinderford in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dene Magna and Sixth Form: 1,020. Forest View Primary School: 365. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dene Magna and Sixth Form and Forest View Primary School rank in South West?
Dene Magna and Sixth Form is 96th of 402 and Forest View Primary School is 522nd of 1,695 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).