Forest Gate Academy

About Forest Gate Academy

Forest Gate Academy is an academy sponsor led in Manchester, Trafford, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 228 pupils on roll. It is part of THE DEAN TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 57% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 58.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 7.4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Trafford →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 3–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

228 / 210 (109%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

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

Daniel Adamson Avenue, Manchester, Trafford, M31 4PN

Phone

01617754356

Headteacher

Anita Edwards

Website

http://forestgateacademy.co.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Forest Gate Academy?

Forest Gate Academy is an academy sponsor led in Manchester, Trafford, England, for pupils aged 3–11.

How many pupils does Forest Gate Academy have?

Forest Gate Academy has 228 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

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

57% of pupils at Forest Gate Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Forest Gate Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Forest Gate Academy is part of THE DEAN TRUST.

Where is Forest Gate Academy?

Forest Gate Academy is located at Daniel Adamson Avenue, Manchester, Trafford, M31 4PN.