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Forest Academy
Bridle Road, Shirley, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 8HQ, Croydon
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
61.4 / 100
Top 39%
Better than 61% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
190
Capacity
656
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
29%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong performance in key stage 2, this primary school shows promising results, with 73% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths—placing it in the top 28% nationally. Parent satisfaction appears to be solid, supported by a LocaleIQ score that surpasses 61% of schools. However, only 7% of pupils achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in pushing students to excel further.
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Last inspected: 8 February 2022Quality 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%. | 73% | Top 28% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Black African26.3%
White British19.5%
White Other6.8%
Black Caribbean6.8%
Black Other5.8%
Mixed Other5.3%
Asian Other4.7%
Asian Pakistani4.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.2%
Other3.2%
Asian Bangladeshi3.2%
Asian Indian2.6%
Mixed W+Asian2.1%
Mixed W+B African1.6%
Location
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51.37070, -0.02995 · CR0 8HQ
School details
Local authorityCroydon
RegionLondon
URN140113
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.forestacademy.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Forest Academy rated by Ofsted?
Forest Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 February 2022.
Is Forest Academy a good school?
Forest Academy scores 61.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 39% 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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