Barnsley Academy vs The Forest Academy
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
Barnsley Academy
Barnsley
The Forest Academy
Barnsley
Overview
Phase
Secondary
Primary
Type
Academy sponsor led
Academy sponsor led
Age Range
11–16
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
Christian
Does not apply
Admissions
Non-selective
-
Local Authority
Barnsley
Barnsley
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
874
346
Capacity
900
253
Occupancy
97%
137%
FSM %
49.3%
42.4%
Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
-
Outstanding
Quality of Education
Good
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Outstanding
Personal Development
Good
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Outstanding
Last Inspected
Jan 2025
Feb 2023
Performance (2026)
Progress 8
-
-
Attainment 8
41.6
-
GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
35.5%
-
KS2 Reading
-
74%
KS2 Maths
-
74%
KS2 Writing
-
70%