The short version
Below-average SATs results.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 54% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
54%
-8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
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.
21% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 29 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 234
- Capacity
- 56%
- FSM
- 31.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Trust
- SPIRAL PARTNERSHIP TRUST
- Head
- Mr Gavin Douglas
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksOfficial inspection link pending
We have not attached an official inspection report link to this school page yet.
No official inspection report links have been attached to this school page yet.
Location
Stanstead Road, Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, EN11 0RW
Town setting
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Forres Primary Academy?
Forres Primary Academy currently has 234 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Forres Primary Academy take?
Forres Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Forres Primary Academy?
Forres Primary Academy is in Hoddesdon, EN11 0RW, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Forres Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Forres Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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