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Forest Academy
Harbourer Road, Hainault, Ilford, Essex, IG6 3TN, Redbridge
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
33.5 / 100
Bottom 34%
Better than 34% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
823
Capacity
940
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
88%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, the school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with an Attainment 8 score placing it in the top 69% nationally. While 58% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, there is room for improvement in the percentage reaching grade 5 or above, currently at 37%. The high EBacc entry rate of 86% reflects a strong commitment to a broad curriculum.
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Last inspected: 12 January 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 42.2 | Bottom 31% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 58% | Bottom 28% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 37% | Bottom 32% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 86% | Top 43% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 25% | Top 43% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White Other24.3%
White British16.5%
Asian Pakistani11.1%
Black African9.8%
Asian Bangladeshi8.9%
Asian Indian8.3%
Asian Other6.3%
Mixed Other3.5%
Black Caribbean2.8%
Mixed W+B African2.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
Black Other1.5%
Other0.6%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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51.60877, 0.11503 · IG6 3TN
School details
Local authorityRedbridge
RegionLondon
URN137692
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.theforestacademy.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Forest Academy rated by Ofsted?
Forest Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 January 2023.
Is Forest Academy a good school?
Forest Academy scores 33.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 34% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Forest Academy in GCSEs?
Forest Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 42.2. 58% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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