What did Ofsted judge The Forest Academy's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged The Forest Academy's overall effectiveness as Outstanding at its inspection in February 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend The Forest Academy?

The Forest Academy has 346 pupils on roll.

What ages does The Forest Academy take?

The Forest Academy admits pupils aged 3 to 11.

Where is The Forest Academy located?

The Forest Academy is located in Barnsley, S70 3NG, Barnsley.

How do I apply to The Forest Academy?

The Forest Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

How close do you need to live to get into The Forest Academy?

On offer day for 2024-25 (Reception), the furthest place offered at The Forest Academy was 0.365 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.

What is the largest ethnic background at The Forest Academy?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 71.7% of pupils at The Forest Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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The Forest Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge The Forest Academy's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged The Forest Academy's overall effectiveness as Outstanding at its inspection in February 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend The Forest Academy?: The Forest Academy has 346 pupils on roll.
What ages does The Forest Academy take?: The Forest Academy admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is The Forest Academy located?: The Forest Academy is located in Barnsley, S70 3NG, Barnsley.
How do I apply to The Forest Academy?: The Forest Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How close do you need to live to get into The Forest Academy?: On offer day for 2024-25 (Reception), the furthest place offered at The Forest Academy was 0.365 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
What is the largest ethnic background at The Forest Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 71.7% of pupils at The Forest Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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The Forest Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge The Forest Academy's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged The Forest Academy's overall effectiveness as Outstanding at its inspection in February 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend The Forest Academy?: The Forest Academy has 346 pupils on roll.
What ages does The Forest Academy take?: The Forest Academy admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is The Forest Academy located?: The Forest Academy is located in Barnsley, S70 3NG, Barnsley.
How do I apply to The Forest Academy?: The Forest Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How close do you need to live to get into The Forest Academy?: On offer day for 2024-25 (Reception), the furthest place offered at The Forest Academy was 0.365 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
What is the largest ethnic background at The Forest Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 71.7% of pupils at The Forest Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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