Forest Academy Catchment Area
Forest Academy is a academy sponsor led secondary school in Ilford, Redbridge , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 823 pupils, and a capacity of 940 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.
11–16
Age range
823
Pupils
940
Capacity
88%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Forest Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Forest Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Redbridge. 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 Redbridge before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Redbridge catchment area documents →Forest Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Harbourer Road, Hainault, Ilford, IG6 3TN
- Local authority
- Redbridge
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 31% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 137692
Other Secondary Schools in Ilford
If Forest Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Ilford are the next closest alternatives.
Caterham High School Catchment Area
Community school · IG5 0QW
Ilford County High School Catchment Area
Community school · IG6 2JB
Valentines High School Catchment Area
Community school · IG2 6HX
King Solomon High School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · IG6 3HB
Oaks Park High School Catchment Area
Community school · IG2 7PQ
The Palmer Catholic Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · IG3 8EU
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Frequently Asked Questions — Forest Academy
Is Forest Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Forest Academy has a capacity of 940 places and currently has 823 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Redbridge.
What is the admissions policy for Forest Academy? ▾
Admission to Forest Academy is managed by Redbridge. 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 secondary school in Ilford, Redbridge, serving pupils aged 11–16. 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 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.