Drybrook Primary School vs Forest View Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 3.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Drybrook Primary School
Drybrook · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
147 students
Forest View Primary School
Cinderford · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
365 students
| Measure | Drybrook Primary School Drybrook, South West | Forest View Primary School Cinderford, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1500 of 1,695 | #522 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #13529 of 15,697 | #5071 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 147 | 365 |
| Pupils on roll | 147 | 365 |
| Free school meals | 34.1% | 25.8% |
| Capacity filled | 105% | 86.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 11% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Drybrook | Cinderford |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.drybrookschool.co.uk | www.forestviewschool.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Forest View Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.8 vs 23.0).
- •Forest View Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 56%).
- •Forest View Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 0%).
- •Forest View Primary School is the larger school with 365 students compared with 147.
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 Drybrook Primary School better than Forest View Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Forest View Primary School ranks higher (63.8 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 Drybrook Primary School and Forest View Primary School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Drybrook and Cinderford in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Drybrook Primary School: 147. Forest View Primary School: 365. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Drybrook Primary School and Forest View Primary School rank in South West?
Drybrook Primary School is 1500th of 1,695 and Forest View Primary School is 522nd of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).