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The Forest Academy

Primary • Academy sponsor led • Open

Contact

Thornton Road
Kendray
Barnsley, South Yorkshire S70 3NG

School Profile

Phase
Primary
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
Religious ethos
None
Admissions policy
Not applicable
Capacity
253
Pupils
352 (Boys: 184, Girls: 168)
Free School Meals
37.3%
Capacity utilisation
139% (352 / 253)
Establishment type
Academy sponsor led
Type group
Academies
Federation
n/a
SEN provision
None reported
Resourced provision
None
Opened
May 2013
Status
Open

Key identifiers

URN
139136
LAESTAB
3702023
UKPRN
10039860
Establishment No.
2023
Ofsted phase
Primary

Ofsted

Outstanding (Grade 1) published 20 Mar 2023
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Early years
Outstanding
Sixth form
9

At a glance

Total pupils
352
Age range
3–11
Religious character
Does not apply
Faith
Non-faith
Trust (MAT)
WELLSPRING ACADEMY TRUST
What do Ofsted grades mean?
  • Outstanding (1) – Highest judgement.
  • Good (2) – Strong overall effectiveness.
  • Requires improvement (3) – Not yet good.
  • Inadequate (4) – Significant weaknesses.
Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous grade still stands (e.g. “School remains Good”) but don’t replace the last graded judgement.

Inspection history

  • Outstanding
    20 Mar 2023
    Type: S5 Inspection
    Quality: Outstanding
    Behaviour: Outstanding
    Personal dev: Outstanding
    Leadership: Outstanding
    Early years: Outstanding
    Sixth form: 9

Safeguarding

Safeguarding is effective (20 Mar 2023)