Bayton CofE Primary School vs Far Forest Lea Memorial CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 3.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bayton CofE Primary School
Near Kidderminster · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
95 students
Far Forest Lea Memorial CofE Primary School
Kidderminster · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
86 students
| Measure | Bayton CofE Primary School Near Kidderminster, West Midlands | Far Forest Lea Memorial CofE Primary School Kidderminster, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 85 Top 10% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #125 of 1,690 | #1404 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #1495 of 15,697 | #13290 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 95 | 86 |
| Pupils on roll | 95 | 86 |
| Free school meals | 5.3% | 12.9% |
| Capacity filled | 91.3% | 61.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | 45% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 27% | 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 | Near Kidderminster | Kidderminster |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.baytonprimaryschool.co.uk | www.farforestlea.worcs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Bayton CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (84.5 vs 24.4).
- •Bayton CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 45%).
- •Bayton CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (27% vs 0%).
- •Bayton CofE Primary School is the larger school with 95 students compared with 86.
- •Bayton CofE Primary School is a local authority school while Far Forest Lea Memorial CofE Primary 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 Bayton CofE Primary School better than Far Forest Lea Memorial CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Bayton CofE Primary School ranks higher (84.5 vs 24.4 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 Bayton CofE Primary School and Far Forest Lea Memorial CofE Primary School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Near Kidderminster and Kidderminster in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bayton CofE Primary School: 95. Far Forest Lea Memorial CofE Primary School: 86. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bayton CofE Primary School and Far Forest Lea Memorial CofE Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Bayton CofE Primary School is 125th of 1,690 and Far Forest Lea Memorial CofE Primary School is 1404th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).