The Forge Trust
The Forge Trust is an academy trust running 8 schools (8 primary) in Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire.
Of its 4 schools with a graded Ofsted inspection, 75% are rated Good or Outstanding (3 good, 1 requires improvement).
1 of its schools have been inspected under Ofsted's new report cards: 7 of their 7 graded areas were strong or exceptional.
Across its primary schools, 73% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2023/24.
The trust is registered at Companies House as company 09443602, incorporated in 2015.
Sources: DfE GIAS and performance data, Ofsted, Companies House.
Schools in The Forge Trust
| School | Phase | Area | Inspection | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maun Infant and Nursery School | Primary | Newark | Requires improvement | - |
| The Forest View Academy | Primary | Newark | Good (2023) | KS2 81% |
| The Marton Academy | Primary | Gainsborough | Report card: 7/7 strong | KS2 84% |
| The Parkgate Academy | Primary | Newark | - | KS2 75% |
| The Python Hill Academy | Primary | Mansfield | Good (2023) | KS2 82% |
| The Sir Donald Bailey Academy | Primary | Newark | - | KS2 78% |
| The St Augustine's Academy | Primary | Worksop | - | KS2 80% |
| The West Park Academy | Primary | Nottingham | Good (2022) | KS2 72% |
Results are each school's latest: Attainment 8 for secondaries, KS2 reading and maths expected standard for primaries. The average state school in England scored 46.8 and 76% in 2025.