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The Forest Academy

Barnsley, S70 3NG · Barnsley · primary school

Ofsted: Outstanding · 2023 Mixed Primary
OfstedOutstanding
Pupils352
FSM37.3%
KS2 expected70%

Catchment / designated area

Explicit: 'The Authority does not operate defined communities (catchment areas) or feeder primary schools' for community/VC schools.

Source: Barnsley admissions policy

Ofsted judgement breakdown (2023-02-02)

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Effectiveness of leadership and management
Outstanding
Safeguarding is effective?
Yes
Early years provision (where applicable)
Outstanding

Similar schools nearby

Same area, prioritising the same phase — useful for shortlisting alternatives.

Bank End Primary Academy 0.4 mi · Primary · Good Barnsley, S70 4AZ Hunningley Primary Academy 0.5 mi · Primary · Outstanding Barnsley, S70 3DT The Mill Academy 0.7 mi · Primary · Good Barnsley, S70 5EP Oakwell Rise Primary Academy 0.7 mi · Primary · Good Barnsley, S70 1TS Worsbrough Common Primary School 0.8 mi · Primary · Good Barnsley, S70 4EB Ward Green Primary School 0.9 mi · Primary · Not judged Barnsley, S70 5HJ

Data sourced from GIAS, Ofsted and official Barnsley admissions publications. Figures can change year to year — always confirm with the school before applying.

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