The Forest Academy
Details
| Age Range | 3-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy sponsor led |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Barnsley |
| Address | Thornton Road, S70 3NG |
| School Website | www.theforest-academy.co.uk |
| Telephone | 1226284719 |
| URN | 139136 |
School Census
| Total | 353 |
| Girls/Boys | 173/180 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 49.0%/51.0% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 17.8% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 138 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 14.4% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 02/02/2023 and the overall effectiveness rating was Outstanding.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 02/02/2023 | Outstanding |
| 28/01/2015 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 02/02/2023 |
| Quality of Education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal Development | Outstanding |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 28/01/2015 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 73% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% |
| Reading | 107 |
| Maths | 107 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 60 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7 |
| Reading | 103.0 |
| Maths | 104.0 |
| Reading Progress | 0.5 |
| Writing Progress | 0.9 |
| Maths Progress | 1.3 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 72% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% |
| Reading | 104.0 |
| Maths | 107.0 |
| Reading Progress | 2.7 |
| Writing Progress | 2.7 |
| Maths Progress | 5.3 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 65% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% |
| Reading | 103 |
| Maths | 104 |
| Reading Progress | 2.9 |
| Writing Progress | 5.2 |
| Maths Progress | 3.9 |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.09% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 86 |
| As First Preference | 48 |
| As second preference | 27 |
| As third preference | 11 |
| Total Offers Made | 45 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 44 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.11% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 77 |
| As First Preference | 49 |
| As second preference | 17 |
| As third preference | 11 |
| Total Offers Made | 44 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 44 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.11% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 75 |
| As First Preference | 50 |
| As second preference | 12 |
| As third preference | 13 |
| Total Offers Made | 45 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 45 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 58 |
| As First Preference | 44 |
| As second preference | 10 |
| As third preference | 4 |
| Total Offers Made | 45 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 44 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 59 |
| As First Preference | 42 |
| As second preference | 14 |
| As third preference | 3 |
| Total Offers Made | 43 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 42 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.18% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 71 |
| As First Preference | 53 |
| As second preference | 13 |
| As third preference | 5 |
| Total Offers Made | 45 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 45 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 62 |
| As First Preference | 39 |
| As second preference | 17 |
| As third preference | 6 |
| Total Offers Made | 43 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 39 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.24% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 77 |
| As First Preference | 56 |
| As second preference | 16 |
| As third preference | 5 |
| Total Offers Made | 45 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 45 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.17% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 59 |
| As First Preference | 35 |
| As second preference | 13 |
| As third preference | 11 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 30 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.10% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 50 |
| As First Preference | 32 |
| As second preference | 12 |
| As third preference | 6 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 29 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 51 |
| As First Preference | 27 |
| As second preference | 17 |
| As third preference | 7 |
| Total Offers Made | 29 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 27 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 75% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 70% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 54% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 9% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 12% |
| not applicable | 58% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 58% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 44% |
| agree | 16% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 4% |
| not applicable | 33% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 0% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 60% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 7% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 72% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 54% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 72% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 77% |
| agree | 18% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 60% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 4% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 98% |
| no | 2% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 77.6% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 15.1% |
| african ethnic origin | 3.1% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 77.9% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 14.2% |
| african ethnic origin | 4% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
Bank End Primary Academy
(0.39 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Underwood Avenue, , S70 4AZ
Hunningley Primary Academy
(0.41 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Hunningley Lane, , S70 3DT