Forest Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Harbourer Road Hainault Ilford Essex IG6 3TN |
| Phone | 02085004266 |
| Reference Number | 137692 |
Forest Academy is performing well overall, achieving a 'Good' rating across all areas including the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. The school has created a positive and inclusive environment where pupils feel safe and valued, and it emphasizes high expectations for all students, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). With a broad curriculum and effective teaching practices, pupils are generally achieving well, contributing to a culture of respect and support within the school community.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 823 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.86%
Girls: 47.14% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 31% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 58.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 63 | 68 | 131 |
| 8 | 100 | 76 | 176 |
| 9 | 88 | 74 | 162 |
| 10 | 89 | 88 | 177 |
| 11 | 95 | 82 | 177 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, Other | 24.3% |
| White, British | 16.5% |
| Pakistani | 11.1% |
| African | 9.8% |
| Indian | 8.3% |
| Asian, Other | 6.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.5% |
| Caribbean | 2.8% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.9% |
| White & Asian | 1.5% |
| Chinese | 0.4% |
| Unclassified | 0.4% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 12 Jan 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 12 Jan 2023 | School inspection: |
| 06 Dec 2017 | Short inspection |
| 17 Sep 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 21 Nov 2012 | Monitoring visit |
Strengths
- Welcoming atmosphere for pupils of diverse backgrounds
- Ambitious and well-ordered curriculum
- Staff have strong relationships with pupils
- Effective personal, social and health education (PSHE) program
- High expectations for all pupils, including those with SEND
- Strong subject knowledge among teachers
- Emphasis on reading across the curriculum
- High attendance and pupils behave well
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistencies in checking pupils' understanding
- Some subjects' curriculum sequencing not fully embedded
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 42.2 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 37.1% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 52.3% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 39 | 10 |
| Third Preference | 31 | 4 |
| From another Local Authority | 33 | 10 |
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