SGS Forest High School vs St Mark's CofE School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South West, England, 49 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
SGS Forest High School
Cinderford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
255 students
St Mark's CofE School
Bath · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
259 students
| Measure | SGS Forest High School Cinderford, South West | St Mark's CofE School Bath, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 48 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #334 of 402 | #205 of 402 |
| National rank | #3324 of 4,090 | #2055 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 255 | 259 |
| Pupils on roll | 255 | 259 |
| Free school meals | 36.9% | 31.5% |
| Capacity filled | 56.7% | 50.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 35.6 | 44.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 33.3% | 44.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 42.2% | 63.5% |
| EBacc average points | 3.09 | 4.02 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Cinderford | Bath |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.foresthigh.org.uk/ | www.st-marks.org.uk |
The verdict
- •St Mark's CofE School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (48.2 vs 23.0).
- •St Mark's CofE School is the larger school with 259 students compared with 255.
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 SGS Forest High School better than St Mark's CofE School?
On the Success Index (England), St Mark's CofE School ranks higher (48.2 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 SGS Forest High School and St Mark's CofE School?
About 49 km in a straight line, between Cinderford and Bath in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
SGS Forest High School: 255. St Mark's CofE School: 259. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do SGS Forest High School and St Mark's CofE School rank in South West?
SGS Forest High School is 334th of 402 and St Mark's CofE School is 205th of 402 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).