Mitcheldean Endowed Primary School vs SGS Forest High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 3.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mitcheldean Endowed Primary School
Mitcheldean · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
205 students
SGS Forest High School
Cinderford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
255 students
| Measure | Mitcheldean Endowed Primary School Mitcheldean, South West | SGS Forest High School Cinderford, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 71 Top 25% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #366 of 1,695 | #334 of 402 |
| National rank | #3750 of 15,697 | #3324 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 205 | 255 |
| Pupils on roll | 205 | 255 |
| Free school meals | 20% | 36.9% |
| Capacity filled | 97.6% | 56.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 74% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | – |
| 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 | Mitcheldean | Cinderford |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.mitcheldeanschool.co.uk | www.foresthigh.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Mitcheldean Endowed Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.9 vs 23.0).
- •SGS Forest High School is the larger school with 255 students compared with 205.
- •Mitcheldean Endowed Primary School is a local authority school while SGS Forest High School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Mitcheldean Endowed Primary School better than SGS Forest High School?
On the Success Index (England), Mitcheldean Endowed Primary School ranks higher (70.9 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 Mitcheldean Endowed Primary School and SGS Forest High School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Mitcheldean and Cinderford in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Mitcheldean Endowed Primary School: 205. SGS Forest High School: 255. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Mitcheldean Endowed Primary School and SGS Forest High School rank in South West?
Mitcheldean Endowed Primary School is 366th of 1,695 and SGS Forest High School is 334th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).