Forest Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Bury Road Brandon Suffolk IP27 0FP |
| Phone | 01842810309 |
| Reference Number | 136316 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 424 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.07%
Girls: 46.93% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 20.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 14.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 24.1 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 27.6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 33 | 26 | 59 |
| 2 | 36 | 21 | 57 |
| 3 | 28 | 23 | 51 |
| 4 | 26 | 32 | 58 |
| 5 | 26 | 26 | 52 |
| 6 | 33 | 27 | 60 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 75.2% |
| White, Other | 13.2% |
| Unclassified | 4.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 4.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 0.2% |
| African | 0.2% |
| Caribbean | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2022-01-14 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-11-11 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2017-11-30 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2014-05-22 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-02-14 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| Previously as Forest Community Primary School | ||
| 2008-09-30 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2005-10-31 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 1999-10-04 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2008-09-30 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2005-10-31 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 1999-10-04 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 104 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 103 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.2 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | 0.3 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 0.5 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Sample
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Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
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A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Glade Academy
Knappers Way, Brandon, Suffolk, IP27 0DA |
0.26 miles |
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Weeting Church of England Primary School
Main Road, Weeting, Brandon, Suffolk, IP27 0QQ |
1.41 miles |
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Iceni Primary Academy
98 Main Street, Hockwold Cum Wilton, Norfolk, IP26 4LP |
3.27 miles |
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Mundford Church of England Primary Academy
St Leonard's Street, Mundford, Thetford, Norfolk, IP26 5ED |
4.58 miles |
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Lakenheath Community Primary School
Mill Road, Lakenheath, Brandon, Suffolk, IP27 9DU |
4.63 miles |
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Elveden Church of England Primary Academy
London Road, Elveden, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 3TN |
4.73 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Breckland School
Crown Street, Brandon, Suffolk, IP27 0PE |
0.96 miles |