SGS Forest High School vs St White's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 1.8 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 White's Primary School
Cinderford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
245 students
| Measure | SGS Forest High School Cinderford, South West | St White's Primary School Cinderford, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #334 of 402 | #1032 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #3324 of 4,090 | #9542 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 255 | 245 |
| Pupils on roll | 255 | 245 |
| Free school meals | 36.9% | 26.9% |
| Capacity filled | 56.7% | 77.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 61% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 7% |
| 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 | Cinderford | Cinderford |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.foresthigh.org.uk/ | www.st-whites.gloucs.sch.uk/web |
The verdict
- •St White's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (42.9 vs 23.0).
- •SGS Forest High School is the larger school with 255 students compared with 245.
- •SGS Forest High School is a academy school while St White's Primary School is a local authority 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 SGS Forest High School better than St White's Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St White's Primary School ranks higher (42.9 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 SGS Forest High School and St White's Primary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Cinderford and Cinderford in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
SGS Forest High School: 255. St White's Primary School: 245. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do SGS Forest High School and St White's Primary School rank in South West?
SGS Forest High School is 334th of 402 and St White's Primary School is 1032nd of 1,695 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).