Forest Academy Catchment Area
Forest Academy is a academy converter primary school in Croydon , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 190 pupils, and a capacity of 656 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
3–11
Age range
190
Pupils
656
Capacity
29%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2022
Forest Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Forest Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Croydon. 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 Croydon before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Croydon catchment area documents →Forest Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Bridle Road, Shirley, Croydon, CR0 8HQ
- Local authority
- Croydon
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3–11 years
- Free school meals
- 60.8% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 140113
Other Primary Schools in Croydon
If Forest Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Croydon are the next closest alternatives.
Elmwood Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · CR0 2PL
Elmwood Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · CR0 2PL
Howard Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CR0 1DT
Forestdale Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CR0 9JE
Park Hill Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · CR0 5NS
St John's CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · CR0 5EL
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Frequently Asked Questions — Forest Academy
Is Forest Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Forest Academy has a capacity of 656 places and currently has 190 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Croydon.
What is the admissions policy for Forest Academy? ▾
Admission to Forest Academy is managed by Croydon. 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 Croydon, 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.