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Forest Academy
Goodgraded 12/01/2023Ages 11–16823 pupilsNone
Forest Academy is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Ilford, within the Redbridge local authority. The school has around 823 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 12/01/2023, Forest Academy was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.2), an average Attainment 8 score of 45.2 and 44% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Ilford can view Forest Academy's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 12/01/2023. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points5 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Above average
Attainment 842.2
Progress 8+0.2
Grade 5+ English & maths37%
Grade 4+ English & maths
EBacc entry
EBacc average point score
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Pupil intake34.3%
Free school meals34.3%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language57.1%
England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing93.9%
Attendance93.9%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher14.2
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
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