The Forest Academy vs Barnsley Academy
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
The Forest Academy
Barnsley
Barnsley Academy
Barnsley
Overview
Phase
Primary
Secondary
Type
Academy sponsor led
Academy sponsor led
Age Range
3–11
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
Does not apply
Christian
Admissions
-
Non-selective
Local Authority
Barnsley
Barnsley
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
346
874
Capacity
253
900
Occupancy
137%
97%
FSM %
42.4%
49.3%
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 2025
Performance (2025)
Progress 8
-
-
Attainment 8
-
41.6
GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
-
35.5%
KS2 Reading
74%
-
KS2 Maths
74%
-
KS2 Writing
70%
-