Forest Academy Catchment Area
Forest Academy is a academy converter primary school in Brandon, Suffolk , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 412 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
3–11
Age range
412
Pupils
420
Capacity
98%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2022
Forest Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Forest Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Suffolk. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Suffolk before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Suffolk catchment area documents →Forest Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Bury Road, Brandon, IP27 0FP
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3–11 years
- Free school meals
- 24.5% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 136316
Other Primary Schools in Brandon
If Forest Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Brandon are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Forest Academy
Is Forest Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Forest Academy is operating close to its capacity of 420 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Forest Academy? ▾
Admission to Forest Academy is managed by Suffolk. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Forest Academy cover? ▾
Forest Academy is a primary school in Brandon, Suffolk, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Forest Academy? ▾
Forest Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.