Forest Gate Academy
URN: 138788 • Manchester M31 4PN
Overview
- Name
- Forest Gate Academy
- URN
- 138788
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- THE DEAN TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 49.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Anita Edwards (since 2020) , Headteacher
- Previous head
- Katy Higginson, Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01617754356
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Daniel Adamson Avenue, Manchester M31 4PN
Summary
Forest Gate Academy is a mixed primary academy located in Manchester, Trafford, with a current enrolment of 228 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 210. The school operates under The Dean Trust, a Multi Academy Trust dedicated to providing high-quality education across Greater Manchester. The academy embraces the Every Child Matters Agenda, ensuring that each child's individual needs are met through a broad and enriched curriculum.
The school prioritises the social, emotional, cultural, and academic development of its pupils, fostering an environment where children are encouraged to become confident, independent, and resilient learners. With a focus on personal qualities such as friendship, kindness, and respect, Forest Gate Academy aims to empower students to make positive contributions to their own lives and the wider community.
The school day runs from 8:45 am to 3:15 pm, with additional provisions such as a breakfast club starting at 8:00 am. Forest Gate Academy is committed to maintaining high expectations and providing a supportive atmosphere for all students, ensuring they can strive for excellence and celebrate their successes.
The school prioritises the social, emotional, cultural, and academic development of its pupils, fostering an environment where children are encouraged to become confident, independent, and resilient learners. With a focus on personal qualities such as friendship, kindness, and respect, Forest Gate Academy aims to empower students to make positive contributions to their own lives and the wider community.
The school day runs from 8:45 am to 3:15 pm, with additional provisions such as a breakfast club starting at 8:00 am. Forest Gate Academy is committed to maintaining high expectations and providing a supportive atmosphere for all students, ensuring they can strive for excellence and celebrate their successes.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- Executive Pay (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- Events (calendar)
- View Prospectus (download)
- Friday 12th September 2025 (download)
- Friday 19th September 2025 (download)
- Friday 26th September 2025 (download)
- Friday 10th October 2025 (download)
- Friday 3rd October 2025 (download)
Nearby alternatives
- Yesoiday Hatorah Girls Academy (80.9)
- Garrett Hall Primary School (79.7)
- Broadoak Primary School (79.5)
- St Andrew's CofE Primary School (77.0)
- Brookburn Community School (76.9)
Key details
- LA
- Trafford
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- THE DEAN TRUST
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 228
- Boys
- 128
- Girls
- 100
- FSM %
- 56.60
- Open date
- 2012-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-12-07
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Greater Manchester
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 228 | 128 | 100 | 210 | 56.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 208 | 114 | 94 | 210 | 59.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 211 | 115 | 96 | 210 | 58.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 211 | 115 | 96 | 210 | 58.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 215 | 112 | 103 | 210 | 53.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 224 | 111 | 113 | 210 | 42.00 |
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