Dene Magna and Sixth Form vs SGS Forest High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South West, England, 3.4 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
SGS Forest High School
Cinderford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
255 students
| Measure | Dene Magna and Sixth Form Mitcheldean, South West | SGS Forest High School Cinderford, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 67 Top 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #96 of 402 | #334 of 402 |
| National rank | #1139 of 4,090 | #3324 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,020 | 255 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,020 | 255 |
| Free school meals | 21.6% | 36.9% |
| Capacity filled | 90.7% | 56.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 52.6 | 35.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 59.9% | 33.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 77.2% | 42.2% |
| EBacc average points | 4.52 | 3.09 |
| A level points per entry | 26.0 | – |
| town | Mitcheldean | Cinderford |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.denemagna.co.uk | www.foresthigh.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Dene Magna and Sixth Form scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.3 vs 23.0).
- •Dene Magna and Sixth Form is the larger school with 1,020 students compared with 255.
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 SGS Forest High School?
On the Success Index (England), Dene Magna and Sixth Form ranks higher (67.3 vs 23.0 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 SGS Forest High School?
About 3.4 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. SGS Forest High School: 255. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dene Magna and Sixth Form and SGS Forest High School rank in South West?
Dene Magna and Sixth Form is 96th of 402 and SGS Forest High School is 334th of 402 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).