Forest Academy
Decision summary
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Attainment 8 of 42.2 is below the national average of around 46. Compare with progress data, which may show a different picture.
- Attainment 8:
- 42.2
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 52%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Progress is close to average or statistically uncertain because the confidence interval crosses zero. This does not necessarily mean the school adds or detracts from pupil progress.
- Progress 8:
- +0.11
- Confidence interval:
- [-0.17, 0.39]
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 151 | 42.2 | — | 52.3% | 86.1% | 4.0 |
| 2023/2024 | 133 | 44.3 | +0.11 | 49.6% | 81.2% | 4.2 |
| 2022/2023 | 154 | 40.7 | -0.33 | 46.0% | 78.0% | 3.7 |
| 2021/2022 | 96 | 46.5 | -0.05 | 61.0% | 44.0% | 4.0 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Redbridge for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 137692 |
| Local authority | Redbridge |
| Region | London |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy sponsor led |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-16 |
| Headteacher | Principal Designate Cristalina Fernandes-Bates |
| Trust | BEACON MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST LIMITED |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | None |
| Postcode | IG6 3TN |
| Latest pupils | 151 |
| FSM eligible | 31.0% |
Contact and identifiers
Harbourer Road, Hainault, Ilford, Essex, IG6 3TN
http://www.theforestacademy.co.ukView local authority page2085004266| DfE number | 4000 |
| UKPRN | 10036058 |
| Opened | 1 Jan 2012 |
| GIAS updated | 27 Jan 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 2 Mar 2023 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | S5 Inspection |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 12 Jan 2023 |
| Publication date | 2 Mar 2023 |