Forest Academy

URN: 137692 • Ilford IG6 3TN

Overview

Name
Forest Academy
URN
137692
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
BEACON MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST LIMITED
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
52.9 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Will Mackintosh (since 2025) , Principal Designate
Telephone
02085004266
Website
Visit
Address
Harbourer Road, Ilford IG6 3TN

Summary

Forest Academy, located in Ilford, Redbridge, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrolment of 823 students and a capacity of 940. The school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment, ensuring that all students feel safe and valued. Recognised as one of London’s top 25 most improved schools, Forest Academy has demonstrated significant progress in academic performance, with attendance rates placing it in the top 15% nationally.

The curriculum at Forest Academy is designed to be ambitious and well-structured, catering to the diverse needs of its students. The school prides itself on strong subject knowledge among its teachers, who are specialists in their fields. The recent Ofsted report highlights the positive relationships between staff and pupils, as well as the respectful culture that permeates the school community.

In addition to academic achievements, Forest Academy emphasizes extracurricular activities and community engagement. The school encourages parental involvement and provides regular updates through newsletters, fostering a strong connection between home and school. With a commitment to high-quality education and student progression, Forest Academy aims to prepare its students for successful futures.

Key details

LA
Redbridge
Age range
11 - 16
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
BEACON MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST LIMITED
Capacity
940
Pupils
823
Boys
435
Girls
388
FSM %
31.00
Open date
2012-01-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-01-13
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Essex

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 823 435 388 940 31.00
2024-09-11 825 438 387 940 29.20
2023-09-11 672 353 319 940 32.50
2022-09-11 672 353 319 940 32.50
2021-09-11 628 335 293 940 29.50
2020-09-11 561 305 256 940 25.00

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