Forest and Sandridge Church of England Primary School vs Waycroft Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 30 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest and Sandridge Church of England Primary School
Melksham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
460 students
Waycroft Academy
Bristol · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
461 students
| Measure | Forest and Sandridge Church of England Primary School Melksham, South West | Waycroft Academy Bristol, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 71 Top 25% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #357 of 1,695 | #1485 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #3681 of 15,697 | #13448 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 460 | 461 |
| Pupils on roll | 460 | 461 |
| Free school meals | 15% | 17% |
| Capacity filled | 102.2% | 97.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77% | 48% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 0% |
| 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 | Melksham | Bristol |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.Forestsandridge.co.uk | waycroftacademy.clf.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Forest and Sandridge Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.2 vs 23.6).
- •Forest and Sandridge Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 48%).
- •Forest and Sandridge Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 0%).
- •Waycroft Academy is the larger school with 461 students compared with 460.
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 Forest and Sandridge Church of England Primary School better than Waycroft Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Forest and Sandridge Church of England Primary School ranks higher (71.2 vs 23.6 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 Forest and Sandridge Church of England Primary School and Waycroft Academy?
About 30 km in a straight line, between Melksham and Bristol in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Forest and Sandridge Church of England Primary School: 460. Waycroft Academy: 461. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Forest and Sandridge Church of England Primary School and Waycroft Academy rank in South West?
Forest and Sandridge Church of England Primary School is 357th of 1,695 and Waycroft Academy is 1485th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).