The Forest Academy vs Bank End Primary Academy
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
The Forest Academy
Barnsley
Bank End Primary Academy
Barnsley
Overview
Phase
Primary
Primary
Type
Academy sponsor led
Academy converter
Age Range
3–11
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
Does not apply
Does not apply
Admissions
-
-
Local Authority
Barnsley
Barnsley
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
346
199
Capacity
253
231
Occupancy
137%
86%
FSM %
42.4%
47.2%
Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
Outstanding
-
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Good
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Good
Last Inspected
Feb 2023
Jan 2026
Performance (2025)
Progress 8
-
-
Attainment 8
-
-
GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
-
-
KS2 Reading
74%
92%
KS2 Maths
74%
96%
KS2 Writing
70%
92%