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The Forest Academy
Outstandinggraded 02/02/2023Ages 3–11352 pupils
The Forest Academy is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Barnsley. The school has around 352 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 02/02/2023, The Forest Academy was judged Outstanding. Families comparing primary schools in Barnsley can view The Forest Academy's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Barnsley (S70 3NG), The Forest Academy serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.
Ofsted & inspectionOutstanding
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationOutstanding
Behaviour & attitudesOutstanding
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementOutstanding
Last inspected 02/02/2023. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points6 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Reading scaled score
Maths scaled score
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Primary results — Key Stage 2Above average
Expected standard (RWM)73%
England avg 59%
Higher standard (RWM)6%
England avg 7%
Reading scaled score107
100 = expected standard
Maths scaled score107
100 = expected standard
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake39.3%
Free school meals39.3%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language22.8%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled92%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing93.5%
Attendance93.5%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher20.7
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence19.9%
England avg 14.3%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Barnsley
All schools in Barnsley →Bank End Primary AcademyGood · 0.4 miBarnsley AcademyGood · 0.4 miThe Mill AcademyGood · 0.7 miWest Riding Academy0.8 miHunningley Primary AcademyOutstanding · 0.5 miOakwell Rise Primary AcademyGood · 0.7 mi
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