Drybrook Primary School vs SGS Forest High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 3.2 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
SGS Forest High School
Cinderford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
255 students
| Measure | Drybrook Primary School Drybrook, South West | SGS Forest High School Cinderford, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1500 of 1,695 | #334 of 402 |
| National rank | #13529 of 15,697 | #3324 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 147 | 255 |
| Pupils on roll | 147 | 255 |
| Free school meals | 34.1% | 36.9% |
| Capacity filled | 105% | 56.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 35.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 33.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 42.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.09 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Drybrook | Cinderford |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.drybrookschool.co.uk | www.foresthigh.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (23.0 vs 23.0).
- •SGS Forest High School is the larger school with 255 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 SGS Forest High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Drybrook Primary School and SGS Forest High School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Drybrook and Cinderford in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Drybrook Primary School: 147. SGS Forest High School: 255. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Drybrook Primary School and SGS Forest High School rank in South West?
Drybrook Primary School is 1500th of 1,695 and SGS Forest High School is 334th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).