What did School Atlas judge Forest Academy's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?

School Atlas judged Forest Academy's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Strong standard at its inspection in July 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.

How many pupils attend Forest Academy?

Forest Academy has 180 pupils on roll.

What ages does Forest Academy take?

Forest Academy admits pupils aged 3 to 11.

Where is Forest Academy located?

Forest Academy is located in Croydon, CR0 8HQ, Croydon.

How do I apply to Forest Academy?

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 far from Forest Academy were places offered?

The furthest place offered at Forest Academy for 2026-27 (Reception) was 0.387 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

How are Reception places decided at Forest Academy?

When Forest Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children and previously looked after children including those who appear to the trust to have been in state care outside England — A looked after child is a child in the care of an English or Welsh Local Authority under s.22(a) Children Act 1989. Includes children adopted or subject to child arrangements or special guardianship orders immediately after having been looked after, and children accommodated by a public authority, religious organisation or other provider of care outside England whose sole purpose is to benefit society; 2. Children with a chronic medical or social care need for a particular school — May also apply to an immediate family member. Must be supported by a letter from a professional such as a qualified medical practitioner setting out why the school is the only one that can meet the child's needs. Work commitments and childcare arrangements are not a chronic medical or social care need; 3. Children with a sibling living at the same address who is already attending the school at the time of the child's admission — Sibling means a full, half, step, adopted or foster brother or sister. Does not include siblings who attend a school's nursery provision, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Straight-line distance from the child's main home to the designated main school entrance using Croydon Council's GIS; where two applicants live an equal distance, places are decided by random allocation, independently verified.

What is the largest ethnic background at Forest Academy?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 25.6% of pupils at Forest Academy are recorded as Black African. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

Forest Academy: Ofsted, Results & Catchment 2026

How far did offers reach?

0.387miles

was the furthest place offered for 2026-27 (Reception). The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

Last distance offered at Forest Academy, year by year →

How places are decided at Forest Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after children and previously looked after children including those who appear to the trust to have been in state care outside England — A looked after child is a child in the care of an English or Welsh Local Authority under s.22(a) Children Act 1989. Includes children adopted or subject to child arrangements or special guardianship orders immediately after having been looked after, and children accommodated by a public authority, religious organisation or other provider of care outside England whose sole purpose is to benefit society.
2Children with a chronic medical or social care need for a particular school — May also apply to an immediate family member. Must be supported by a letter from a professional such as a qualified medical practitioner setting out why the school is the only one that can meet the child's needs. Work commitments and childcare arrangements are not a chronic medical or social care need.
3Children with a sibling living at the same address who is already attending the school at the time of the child's admission — Sibling means a full, half, step, adopted or foster brother or sister. Does not include siblings who attend a school's nursery provision.
4Children of staff at the school — Where the member of staff has been employed at the school for two or more years at the time the application is made; and/or the member of staff is recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage.
5Distance — Measured in a straight line from the child's main home to the designated entrance of the school (main school gate) using Croydon Council's Geographical Information System (GIS). For shared properties e.g. flats, measurement is taken from a reference point within the building.

If two applications tie: Straight-line distance from the child's main home to the designated main school entrance using Croydon Council's GIS; where two applicants live an equal distance, places are decided by random allocation, independently verified.

Determined admission arrangements 2027-2028. Admission authority is The Inspire Partnership Academy Trust. No supplementary information form. Waiting list held until 31 December 2027.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Forest Academy: key facts

What did School Atlas judge Forest Academy's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?: School Atlas judged Forest Academy's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Strong standard at its inspection in July 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.
How many pupils attend Forest Academy?: Forest Academy has 180 pupils on roll.
What ages does Forest Academy take?: Forest Academy admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is Forest Academy located?: Forest Academy is located in Croydon, CR0 8HQ, Croydon.
How do I apply to Forest Academy?: 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 far from Forest Academy were places offered?: The furthest place offered at Forest Academy for 2026-27 (Reception) was 0.387 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.
How are Reception places decided at Forest Academy?: When Forest Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children and previously looked after children including those who appear to the trust to have been in state care outside England — A looked after child is a child in the care of an English or Welsh Local Authority under s.22(a) Children Act 1989. Includes children adopted or subject to child arrangements or special guardianship orders immediately after having been looked after, and children accommodated by a public authority, religious organisation or other provider of care outside England whose sole purpose is to benefit society; 2. Children with a chronic medical or social care need for a particular school — May also apply to an immediate family member. Must be supported by a letter from a professional such as a qualified medical practitioner setting out why the school is the only one that can meet the child's needs. Work commitments and childcare arrangements are not a chronic medical or social care need; 3. Children with a sibling living at the same address who is already attending the school at the time of the child's admission — Sibling means a full, half, step, adopted or foster brother or sister. Does not include siblings who attend a school's nursery provision, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Straight-line distance from the child's main home to the designated main school entrance using Croydon Council's GIS; where two applicants live an equal distance, places are decided by random allocation, independently verified.
What is the largest ethnic background at Forest Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 25.6% of pupils at Forest Academy are recorded as Black African. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How far did offers reach?

0.387miles

was the furthest place offered for 2026-27 (Reception). The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

Last distance offered at Forest Academy, year by year →

How places are decided at Forest Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after children and previously looked after children including those who appear to the trust to have been in state care outside England — A looked after child is a child in the care of an English or Welsh Local Authority under s.22(a) Children Act 1989. Includes children adopted or subject to child arrangements or special guardianship orders immediately after having been looked after, and children accommodated by a public authority, religious organisation or other provider of care outside England whose sole purpose is to benefit society.
2Children with a chronic medical or social care need for a particular school — May also apply to an immediate family member. Must be supported by a letter from a professional such as a qualified medical practitioner setting out why the school is the only one that can meet the child's needs. Work commitments and childcare arrangements are not a chronic medical or social care need.
3Children with a sibling living at the same address who is already attending the school at the time of the child's admission — Sibling means a full, half, step, adopted or foster brother or sister. Does not include siblings who attend a school's nursery provision.
4Children of staff at the school — Where the member of staff has been employed at the school for two or more years at the time the application is made; and/or the member of staff is recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage.
5Distance — Measured in a straight line from the child's main home to the designated entrance of the school (main school gate) using Croydon Council's Geographical Information System (GIS). For shared properties e.g. flats, measurement is taken from a reference point within the building.

Determined admission arrangements 2027-2028. Admission authority is The Inspire Partnership Academy Trust. No supplementary information form. Waiting list held until 31 December 2027.

Forest Academy: key facts

What did School Atlas judge Forest Academy's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?: School Atlas judged Forest Academy's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Strong standard at its inspection in July 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.
How many pupils attend Forest Academy?: Forest Academy has 180 pupils on roll.
What ages does Forest Academy take?: Forest Academy admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is Forest Academy located?: Forest Academy is located in Croydon, CR0 8HQ, Croydon.
How do I apply to Forest Academy?: 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 far from Forest Academy were places offered?: The furthest place offered at Forest Academy for 2026-27 (Reception) was 0.387 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.
How are Reception places decided at Forest Academy?: When Forest Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children and previously looked after children including those who appear to the trust to have been in state care outside England — A looked after child is a child in the care of an English or Welsh Local Authority under s.22(a) Children Act 1989. Includes children adopted or subject to child arrangements or special guardianship orders immediately after having been looked after, and children accommodated by a public authority, religious organisation or other provider of care outside England whose sole purpose is to benefit society; 2. Children with a chronic medical or social care need for a particular school — May also apply to an immediate family member. Must be supported by a letter from a professional such as a qualified medical practitioner setting out why the school is the only one that can meet the child's needs. Work commitments and childcare arrangements are not a chronic medical or social care need; 3. Children with a sibling living at the same address who is already attending the school at the time of the child's admission — Sibling means a full, half, step, adopted or foster brother or sister. Does not include siblings who attend a school's nursery provision, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Straight-line distance from the child's main home to the designated main school entrance using Croydon Council's GIS; where two applicants live an equal distance, places are decided by random allocation, independently verified.
What is the largest ethnic background at Forest Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 25.6% of pupils at Forest Academy are recorded as Black African. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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Play Place After School Club Shirley

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Kendor Day Nursery

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