Forest Academy

About Forest Academy

Forest Academy is an academy converter in Brandon, Suffolk, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 412 pupils on roll. It is part of FOREST ACADEMY. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (11 November 2021) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 54% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 19% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 12.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Suffolk →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 3–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

412 / 420 (98%)

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

11 November 2021

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Bury Road, Brandon, Suffolk, IP27 0FP

Phone

01842810309

Headteacher

April Grimes

Website

http://www.forest.suffolk.sch.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Forest Academy?

Forest Academy is an academy converter in Brandon, Suffolk, England, for pupils aged 3–11.

How many pupils does Forest Academy have?

Forest Academy has 412 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Forest Academy's Ofsted rating?

Forest Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (11 November 2021).

How does Forest Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

54% of pupils at Forest Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Forest Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Forest Academy is part of FOREST ACADEMY.

Where is Forest Academy?

Forest Academy is located at Bury Road, Brandon, Suffolk, IP27 0FP.