The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 73% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
73%
+11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 190
- Capacity
- 29%
- FSM
- 60.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Croydon
- Trust
- INSPIRE PARTNERSHIP ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Swabra Lloyd (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Bridle Road, Shirley, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 8HQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBeckmead School
Special school · 920m away
Beckmead Park Academy
Academy · 920m away
Oak Lodge Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Shirley High School Performing Arts College
Secondary · 1.4km away
St John's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Addington Valley Academy
Free school · Grammar · 1.5km away
Little David's School
Independent · 1.5km away
St David's Prep
Independent · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Forest Academy's Ofsted rating?
Forest Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Forest Academy?
Forest Academy currently has 190 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Forest Academy take?
Forest Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Forest Academy?
Forest Academy is in Croydon, CR0 8HQ, in the Croydon 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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