What is the Ofsted rating of The Forest Academy?

The Forest Academy has an Ofsted rating of "Outstanding", based on an inspection in 2 February 2023.

How many pupils does The Forest Academy have?

The Forest Academy has 352 pupils enrolled.

Who is the principal of The Forest Academy?

The principal of The Forest Academy is Katie Pierce.

What type of school is The Forest Academy?

The Forest Academy is a Academy sponsor led with a Primary phase of education.

Which local authority is The Forest Academy in?

The Forest Academy is in the Barnsley local authority area.

Academy sponsor led Primary Open

The Forest Academy

📍 Thornton Road, Kendray, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 3NG

Ofsted: Outstanding (2 February 2023)

352

Pupils

37.3%

Free school meals

1 May 2013

Opened

About this school

The Forest Academy is an Academy sponsor led serving primary age pupils, located in Barnsley, South Yorkshire. The school has 352 pupils enrolled. It was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2 February 2023. The Principal is Katie Pierce. The school is administered by Barnsley local authority. It belongs to WELLSPRING ACADEMY TRUST. It opened in 1 May 2013.

School details

Principal: Katie Pierce
Trust: WELLSPRING ACADEMY TRUST
Local authority: Barnsley
Gender: Mixed
URN: 139136

Contact

📞 01226284719 ✉️ info@theforest-academy.co.uk 🌐 Visit website 📋 Ofsted Report

Admissions

Applications for places at The Forest Academy are handled by the school or the local authority (Barnsley). See the school's website for admissions arrangements, or read the GOV.UK guide to school admissions.

SATs Performance (Key Stage 2)

70%

Meeting the expected standard · 2024-25

Reaching the higher standard · 2024-25

The expected standard means pupils reached the level the Department for Education expects in reading, writing and maths combined by the end of primary school.
The higher standard means pupils achieved a high score in reading and maths and were working at greater depth in writing.

Source: Department for Education school performance data. Check this school on GOV.UK →