Forest Gate Academy
Daniel Adamson Avenue, Partington, Manchester, M31 4PNOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Forest Gate Academy is a primary school in Manchester for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 101 schools in Trafford. It ranks 167th of 250 primary schools in Manchester. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2018.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 13 June 2018, report published 16 July 2018
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 6 December 2023
Forest Gate Academy is a warm, supportive and aspirational community. The cheerful greetings that pupils receive from staff at the start of each day helps them to feel happy and ready to learn. The school has created a culture of respect and tolerance. Pupils respond well to this and strive to follow the 'Forest Gate Way'. For example, they treat each other with kindness and with consideration. Pupils are keen to earn rainbow and star of the week awards. They spoke proudly of reaching the 'pot of gold' and appreciate recognition for following the school's values. The school has high expectations for pupils' achievement. This includes pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Overall, pupils, including those with SEND, achieve well across the curriculum. Pupils are positive role models for younger children. For example, they relish being play leaders and reading and maths ambassadors. Pupils are proud to take on leadership roles that support the school to become better for all. They embrace being members of the school council and the eco committee. Pupils value many opportunities to develop their talents and interests. They spoke enthusiastically about the variety of clubs that they attend, including drama, choir, puzzle, craft and gymnastics clubs. Pupils enjoy a range of trips and visits that help to bring their learning to life. They told the inspector that the rich experiences that they have help to make Forest Gate Academy an exciting place to be.
What the school should improve
- In a small number of subjects, the refinements that the school has made to the content that pupils should learn are relatively new. Some pupils struggle to make connections between earlier knowledge and new learning in these subjects. The school should embed the improvements to these curriculums so that pupils develop detailed knowledge across the curriculum.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
30 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
215 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Forest Gate Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Partington Central Academy | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 62% met the expected standard |
| St Helen's Church of England Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 86% met the expected standard |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School | 0.8 miles | Report card: Expected standard | 69% met the expected standard |
| Cadishead Primary Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Inadequate | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE DEAN TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Ms Anita Edwards
- Phone
- 01617754356
- Address
- Daniel Adamson Avenue, Partington, Manchester, M31 4PN
- Local authority
- Trafford
- URN
- 138788
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.