Hope Brook CofE Primary School vs SGS Forest High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 5.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hope Brook CofE Primary School
Longhope · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
134 students
SGS Forest High School
Cinderford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
255 students
| Measure | Hope Brook CofE Primary School Longhope, South West | SGS Forest High School Cinderford, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 73 Top 25% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #328 of 1,695 | #334 of 402 |
| National rank | #3308 of 15,697 | #3324 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 134 | 255 |
| Pupils on roll | 134 | 255 |
| Free school meals | 9% | 36.9% |
| Capacity filled | 112.6% | 56.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 22% | – |
| 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 | Longhope | Cinderford |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.hopebrook.co.uk | www.foresthigh.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Hope Brook CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.2 vs 23.0).
- •SGS Forest High School is the larger school with 255 students compared with 134.
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 Hope Brook CofE Primary School better than SGS Forest High School?
On the Success Index (England), Hope Brook CofE Primary School ranks higher (73.2 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 Hope Brook CofE Primary School and SGS Forest High School?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Longhope and Cinderford in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hope Brook CofE Primary School: 134. SGS Forest High School: 255. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hope Brook CofE Primary School and SGS Forest High School rank in South West?
Hope Brook CofE Primary School is 328th of 1,695 and SGS Forest High School is 334th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).