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Forest Academy
Bury Road, Brandon, Suffolk, IP27 0FP, Suffolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
23.9 / 100
Bottom 24%
Better than 24% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
412
Capacity
420
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in meeting expected standards for reading, writing, and mathematics at KS2, ranking in the top 75% nationally. However, only 4% of students achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners. Parent satisfaction and community engagement may also be areas to explore further, given the school's LocaleIQ score of 23.9, which places it better than 24% of schools.
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Last inspected: 11 November 2021Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 54% | Bottom 25% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 4% | Bottom 32% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British75.2%
White Other13.1%
Mixed Other4.1%
Mixed W+B African1.5%
Other0.7%
Asian Indian0.5%
Mixed W+Asian0.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
Black Other0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Black African0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Location
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52.44654, 0.62332 · IP27 0FP
School details
Local authoritySuffolk
RegionEast of England
URN136316
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.forest.suffolk.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Forest Academy rated by Ofsted?
Forest Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 November 2021.
Is Forest Academy a good school?
Forest Academy scores 23.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 24% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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