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Forest Academy
Goodgraded 08/02/2022Ages 3–11190 pupilsDoes not apply
Forest Academy is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Croydon. The school has around 190 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 08/02/2022, Forest Academy was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Croydon can view Forest Academy's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Croydon (CR0 8HQ), 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 & inspectionGood
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 08/02/2022. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points4 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Primary results — Key Stage 28%
Expected standard (RWM)8%
England avg -22%
Higher standard (RWM)3%
England avg -7%
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake60.0%
Free school meals60.0%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language37.2%
England avg 18.8%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing94.9%
Attendance94.9%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher17.1
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Croydon
All schools in Croydon →Beckmead Park Academy0.6 miOak Lodge Primary SchoolGood · 0.7 miHarris Primary Academy BensonOutstanding · 0.5 miAddington Valley AcademyGood · 0.9 miOrchard Park High SchoolGood · 1.0 miSt David's Prep1.0 mi
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