The short version
Average GCSE results. 88% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 42.2 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
42.2
1.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
37%
4.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
86%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
87%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
84%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
8%
Based on 154 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 89 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 823
- Capacity
- 88%
- FSM
- 31%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Redbridge
- Trust
- BEACON MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST LIMITED
- Head
- Mrs Cristalina Fernandes-Bates (Principal Designate)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Harbourer Road, Hainault, Ilford, Essex, IG6 3TN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCoppice Primary School
Primary · 414m away
John Bramston Primary School
Primary · 638m away
Manford Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Early Years Assessment Service and Centre Co Manford Primary School
Miscellaneous · 1.0km away
Wells Park School
Academy · 1.1km away
Chigwell Row Infant School
Primary · 1.6km away
Limes Farm Infant School and Nursery
Primary · 1.9km away
New Rush Hall School
Special school · 2.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is Forest Academy a selective school?
No. Forest Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Forest Academy's Ofsted rating?
Forest Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Forest Academy?
Forest Academy currently has 823 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Forest Academy take?
Forest Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Forest Academy?
Forest Academy is in Ilford, IG6 3TN, in the Redbridge local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Forest Academy have a sixth form?
No, Forest Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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