The Forest Academy Catchment Area
The Forest Academy is a academy sponsor led primary school in Barnsley , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 352 pupils, and a capacity of 253 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
3–11
Age range
352
Pupils
253
Capacity
139%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2023
The Forest Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, The Forest Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Barnsley. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Barnsley before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Barnsley catchment area documents →The Forest Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Thornton Road, Kendray, Barnsley, S70 3NG
- Local authority
- Barnsley
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3–11 years
- Free school meals
- 37.3% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 139136
Other Primary Schools in Barnsley
If The Forest Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Barnsley are the next closest alternatives.
Burton Road Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · S71 2AA
Shawlands Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · S70 6JL
Keresforth Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · S75 3NU
Springvale Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · S36 6HJ
Silkstone Common Junior and Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · S75 4QT
Jump Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · S74 0JW
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Frequently Asked Questions — The Forest Academy
Is The Forest Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — The Forest Academy currently has 352 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 253 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for The Forest Academy? ▾
Admission to The Forest Academy is managed by Barnsley. 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 The Forest Academy cover? ▾
The Forest Academy is a primary school in Barnsley, 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 The Forest Academy? ▾
The Forest Academy was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.