Forest Lodge Academy
Charnor Road, Leicester, LE3 6LHOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Forest Lodge Academy is a primary school in Leicester for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 136 schools in Leicester. It ranks 84th of 138 primary schools in Leicester. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2015.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 14 January 2015, report published 3 February 2015
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 15 June 2022
Pupils say that they like coming to school because staff listen to them. They feel that their opinions matter. Children in the Nursery Year vote for books to share together in story time. Leaders ask pupils what clubs and activities should be organised outside the school day. Leaders want all pupils to know as much as possible before they leave for secondary school. Some pupils had gaps in their knowledge which emerged following the three periods of national lockdown. Closing these gaps has been a priority. Many pupils are catching up quickly. There is a calm and purposeful atmosphere at Forest Lodge Academy. Pupils generally listen well to each other and to staff. They conduct themselves around school sensibly. Pupils say that bullying sometimes happens. Most of them feel that staff sort this out properly. Pupils know who to tell if they feel that someone is being unkind to them. Parents value the many ways in which their children are supported and rewarded. They say that 'teachers have a highly personal approach and ensure that children feel welcomed'. Pupils feel appreciated when they are invited to drink hot chocolate with senior staff. Classes look forward to winning the 'golden lunchbox' at the end of the week.
What the school should improve
- Leaders have made sure that there is a curriculum in place for all subjects and in all phases of the school. They have begun to ensure that this is sequenced from the EYFS to Year 6. This work is not yet complete. Leaders should ensure that all subject leaders and staff further develop their understanding of how knowledge builds from early years throughout the school.
- Much of the curriculum is well developed. However, some parts of this are not yet fully embedded. Not all pupils securely gain the knowledge that they need in all subjects. Leaders should make sure that they continue to develop staff subject knowledge. Leaders check that the curriculum is being implemented consistently and that all pupils, including those who are disadvantaged or with SEND, are gaining the knowledge that they need to be ready for the next stage of their learning.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
89 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
552 pupils on roll, with places for 630
Schools near Forest Lodge Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hall School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Parks Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 85% met the expected standard |
| Braunstone Frith Primary Academy | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 51% met the expected standard |
| Stokes Wood Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 64% met the expected standard |
| Glenfield Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 57% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- L.E.A.D. ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Claire Caldwell
- Phone
- 01162871220
- Address
- Charnor Road, Leicester, LE3 6LH
- Local authority
- Leicester
- URN
- 145357
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.