The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 55% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is nearly full at 91% capacity
- 45% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
55%
-7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 55 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 576
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 45.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Leicester
- Trust
- L.E.A.D. ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Claire Caldwell (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Charnor Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 6LH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Herewoode Academy
Secondary · 343m away
Piper Way School
Special school · 417m away
The Hall School
Primary · 596m away
Educ8 Leicestershire
Independent · 715m away
Parks Primary School
Primary · 939m away
Braunstone Frith Primary Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Stokes Wood Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Emily Fortey School
Special school · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Forest Lodge Academy?
Forest Lodge Academy currently has 576 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Forest Lodge Academy take?
Forest Lodge Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Forest Lodge Academy?
Forest Lodge Academy is in Leicester, LE3 6LH, in the Leicester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Forest Lodge Academy have a sixth form?
No, Forest Lodge Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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