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The Forest Academy
Thornton Road, Kendray, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 3NG, Barnsley
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
90.7 / 100
Top 9%
Better than 91% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
352
Capacity
253
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
139%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly with 70% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 36% nationally. The LocaleIQ score of 90.7 indicates it outperforms 91% of schools, reflecting a positive environment for learning. However, it's worth noting that no students achieved the higher standard in KS2 assessments, which may be a consideration for parents seeking advanced academic opportunities.
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Last inspected: 2 February 2023Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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%. | 70% | Top 36% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British73.3%
White Other18.5%
Black African3.1%
Mixed W+B African1.7%
Asian Chinese0.9%
Asian Other0.6%
Mixed Other0.6%
Black Other0.3%
Asian Indian0.3%
Location
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53.54177, -1.45659 · S70 3NG
School details
Local authorityBarnsley
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN139136
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.theforest-academy.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is The Forest Academy rated by Ofsted?
The Forest Academy was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 2 February 2023.
Is The Forest Academy a good school?
The Forest Academy scores 90.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 9% 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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