The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 70% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (139% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
70%
+8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
15% 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, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 32 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
- 352
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 37.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Barnsley
- Trust
- WELLSPRING ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Katie Pierce (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Thornton Road, Kendray, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 3NG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBank End Primary Academy
Primary · 608m away
Barnsley Academy
Secondary · 628m away
The Mill Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Grasmere School
Independent · 1.1km away
Oakwell Rise Primary Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Worsbrough Common Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Ward Green Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Oakhill Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is The Forest Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Forest Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in February 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Forest Academy?
The Forest Academy currently has 352 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Forest Academy take?
The Forest Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is The Forest Academy?
The Forest Academy is in Barnsley, S70 3NG, in the Barnsley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Forest Academy have a sixth form?
No, The Forest Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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