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Forest Academy

Croydon, CR0 8HQPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2022
KS2 Results
73%
meeting expected standard in RWM
First choices / offers
1.0×
First choices did not exceed offers made
12 1st-choice / 12 offers made
Ranking
🏆Top 10%
#913 of 13,686 nationally

About Forest Academy

Forest Academy is a state-funded primary school in Croydon, London, for pupils aged 3 to 11 for boys and girls. DfE data records 180 pupils on roll and a published capacity of 656.

The latest recorded Ofsted overall judgement is Good (8 Feb 2022). 73% met the expected KS2 standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25. admissions data records 12 first-preference applications and 12 offers made on national offer day for 2026/27.

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Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
AddressBridle Road, Shirley, Croydon, Croydon, CR0 8HQ
HeadteacherSwabra Lloyd
Local AuthorityCroydon
Number of Pupils180
Free School Meals (FSM)60.0%
School Capacity180 / 656 (27% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

8 Feb 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 28 Mar 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Published SEND Data

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysical

Source: Department for Education. Confirm current provision with the school's SENCO.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Forest Academy

Forest Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This is the overall judgement recorded under the inspection framework in use on the inspection date. Read the report and date before comparing it with newer inspections.