Forest Academy

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 3 to 11
Ofsted: Good

Bridle Road, Shirley, Croydon, CR0 8HQOpen in maps

Forest Academy is a primary school in Croydon for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 153 schools in Croydon. It ranks 52nd of 77 primary schools in Croydon. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2022.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 8 February 2022, report published 28 March 2022

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Early years provision
Good
Safeguarding
Met

Read the full Ofsted report

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

30 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths73%

73%, 11 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths7%

7%, 1 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score105

105, 1 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score103

103, 2 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score105

105, the same as the England average.

Pupil numbers and mix

180 pupils on roll, with places for 656

Eligible for free school meals60%

60%, 33.5 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language37.2%

37.2%, 15.6 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support17.2%

17.2%, 2.4 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.3%

3.3%, 2.7 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Forest Academy

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Harris Primary Academy Benson0.5 milesOfsted: Outstanding74% met the expected standard
Oak Lodge Primary School0.7 milesOfsted: Good73% met the expected standard
St John's CofE Primary School0.9 milesReport card: Strong standard81% met the expected standard
St David's Prep1 mileNo Ofsted inspectionNot published
Orchard Way Primary School1 mileOfsted: Good67% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
INSPIRE PARTNERSHIP ACADEMY TRUST
Age range
3 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Rupinder Bansil
Phone
02087772808
Website
forestacademy.org.uk
Address
Bridle Road, Shirley, Croydon, CR0 8HQ
Local authority
Croydon
URN
140113

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.