Forest Gate Academy
Manchester, M31 4PN · Trafford · primary school
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51st of 55 primary schools in Trafford we can score, 63 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 3.4/10 against 699 of them, against 2.4/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 57.0 · 32 | 40% | 1.29 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Forest Gate Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 57.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (3.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in Sports Day and the Dean Trust Active Challenge, with an after-school club available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 215 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
What specific support is provided for pupils who have not yet reached the expected standard in maths? How is the after-school club structured to support learning?
What Ofsted said about Forest Gate Academy
Overview
Forest Gate Academy continues to be a good school, described as a "warm, supportive and aspirational community" where pupils feel happy and ready to learn. The report highlights a culture of respect, with pupils striving to follow the ‘Forest Gate Way’ and taking pride in leadership roles and recognition for their values.
Strengths
- Staff deliver an "ambitious curriculum" with high expectations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), who are supported to access full learning opportunities.
- Pupils achieve well across the curriculum, with staff providing clear explanations and modelling subject-specific vocabulary effectively.
- Reading is prioritised successfully; most pupils learn to read "confidently and fluently" thanks to well-trained staff and timely support for those struggling with phonics.
- The school fosters positive behaviour and attendance, with children settling quickly in early years and benefiting from a wide range of clubs, trips, and extracurricular activities.
- Staff workload has been reduced through policy changes, and trustees "exercise their statutory duties well," ensuring weaknesses are addressed promptly.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, recent curriculum refinements are relatively new, causing some pupils to struggle connecting new learning with earlier concepts; the school should embed these improvements to help pupils develop detailed knowledge.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 56% |
| 2023/24 | 76% |
| 2024/25 | 57% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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