Forest Academy
Details
| Age Range | 11-16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy sponsor led |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Redbridge |
| Address | Harbourer Road, IG6 3TN |
| School Website | www.theforestacademy.co.uk |
| Telephone | 2085004266 |
| URN | 137692 |
School Census
| Total | 758 |
| Girls/Boys | 363/395 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 47.9%/52.1% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 56.5% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 230 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 11.9% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 12/01/2023 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 12/01/2023 | Good |
| 17/09/2013 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 12/01/2023 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 17/09/2013 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 44 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 42.50% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 49.30% |
| Entering EBacc | 80.60% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.19 |
| Progress 8 | 0.08 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 40.7 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 32% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 46% |
| Entering EBacc | 78% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.73 |
| Progress 8 | -0.33 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 46.5 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 49% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 62% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 4.01 |
| Progress 8 | -0.05 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 225 |
| As first preference | 59 |
| As second preference | 49 |
| As third preference | 34 |
| Total Offers Made | 172 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 59 |
| second preference offers | 12 |
| third preference offers | 6 |
| first preference v offers | 1.01% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 171 |
| As first preference | 68 |
| As second preference | 28 |
| As third preference | 22 |
| Total Offers Made | 174 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 67 |
| second preference offers | 7 |
| third preference offers | 6 |
| first preference v offers | 1.02% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 171 |
| As first preference | 60 |
| As second preference | 35 |
| As third preference | 17 |
| Total Offers Made | 176 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 59 |
| second preference offers | 7 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 164 |
| As first preference | 61 |
| As second preference | 27 |
| As third preference | 25 |
| Total Offers Made | 187 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 61 |
| second preference offers | 8 |
| third preference offers | 6 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 204 |
| As first preference | 78 |
| As second preference | 38 |
| As third preference | 25 |
| Total Offers Made | 169 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 78 |
| second preference offers | 9 |
| third preference offers | 7 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 177 |
| As first preference | 60 |
| As second preference | 24 |
| As third preference | 32 |
| Total Offers Made | 143 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 60 |
| second preference offers | 7 |
| third preference offers | 7 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 179 |
| As first preference | 66 |
| As second preference | 19 |
| As third preference | 23 |
| Total Offers Made | 135 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 66 |
| second preference offers | 6 |
| third preference offers | 5 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 167 |
| As first preference | 44 |
| As second preference | 36 |
| As third preference | 23 |
| Total Offers Made | 126 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 44 |
| second preference offers | 11 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 183 |
| As first preference | 69 |
| As second preference | 18 |
| As third preference | 25 |
| Total Offers Made | 96 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 69 |
| second preference offers | 9 |
| third preference offers | 5 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 178 |
| As first preference | 55 |
| As second preference | 24 |
| As third preference | 28 |
| Total Offers Made | 147 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 55 |
| second preference offers | 9 |
| third preference offers | 6 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 159 |
| As first preference | 49 |
| As second preference | 15 |
| As third preference | 14 |
| Total Offers Made | 165 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 49 |
| second preference offers | 7 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 52% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 37% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 9% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 24% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 9% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 9% |
| agree | 9% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 9% |
| not applicable | 48% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 30% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 15% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 26% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 17% |
| don't know | 6% |
| not applicable | 15% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 37% |
| no | 63% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 30% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 25% |
| strongly disagree | 20% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 24% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 7% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 7% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 30% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 17% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 30% |
| agree | 54% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 11% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 11% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 76% |
| no | 24% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 25.1% |
| white british ethnic origin | 15.5% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 11.3% |
| african ethnic origin | 9.2% |
| indian ethnic origin | 9.1% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 7.6% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 6.4% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 4.2% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 2.7% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 27% |
| white british ethnic origin | 19.3% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 11.5% |
| african ethnic origin | 7.7% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 6.6% |
| indian ethnic origin | 6.3% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 5.1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 3.6% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 2.9% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2.4% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.7% |
Nearby Schools
Coppice Primary School
(0.21 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Coppice Primary School, Manford Way, , IG7 4AL
John Bramston Primary School
(0.45 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Newcastle Avenue, , IG6 3EE