Ward Green Primary School vs The Forest Academy
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
Ward Green Primary School
Barnsley
The Forest Academy
Barnsley
Overview
Phase
Primary
Primary
Type
Academy converter
Academy sponsor led
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
357
346
Capacity
367
253
Occupancy
97%
137%
FSM %
28.6%
42.4%
Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
-
Outstanding
Quality of Education
Good
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Outstanding
Last Inspected
Sep 2024
Feb 2023
Performance (2025)
Progress 8
-
-
Attainment 8
-
-
GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
-
-
KS2 Reading
68%
74%
KS2 Maths
72%
74%
KS2 Writing
72%
70%