The Forest Academy
The Forest Academy is a primary school (Academy sponsor led), ages 3–11, in Barnsley, S70, in the Barnsley council area. It has 346 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (2 February 2023): Outstanding.
Admissions
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Ofsted
Outstanding — inspected 2 February 2023.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Overall effectiveness | Outstanding |
Quality of education | Outstanding |
Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
Personal development | Outstanding |
Leadership and management | Outstanding |
Safeguarding effective | Yes |
Early years | Outstanding |
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Term dates
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
KS2: expected standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 70 | 2024/25 |
KS2: higher standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 0 | 2024/25 |
KS2 pupils | 43 | 2024/25 |
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 346 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 39.3% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 22.8% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 14.77% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 3.41% | 2024/25 |
Nearby schools
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