The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 57% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- The school is at capacity (109% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
57%
-5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 21 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 228
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 56.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Trafford
- Trust
- THE DEAN TRUST
- Head
- Ms Anita Edwards (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Daniel Adamson Avenue, Partington, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M31 4PN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOur Lady of Lourdes Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 384m away
Fairfield House School
Independent · 739m away
Broadoak School
Secondary · 823m away
Partington Central Academy
Primary · 977m away
St Helen's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
St Mary's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Cadishead Primary Academy
Primary · 1.7km away
Irlam and Cadishead Academy
Secondary · 2.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is Forest Gate Academy a selective school?
No. Forest Gate Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Forest Gate Academy's Ofsted rating?
Forest Gate Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Forest Gate Academy?
Forest Gate Academy currently has 228 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Forest Gate Academy take?
Forest Gate Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Forest Gate Academy?
Forest Gate Academy is in Manchester, M31 4PN, in the Trafford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Forest Gate Academy have a sixth form?
No, Forest Gate Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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