The Forest Academy

URN: 139136 • Barnsley S70 3NG

Overview

Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Ofsted rating
n/a

Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Katie Pierce (since 2025) , Principal
Telephone
01226284719
Website
Visit
Address
Thornton Road, Barnsley S70 3NG

Key details

LA
Barnsley
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
WELLSPRING ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
253
Pupils
352
Boys
184
Girls
168
FSM %
37.30
Open date
2013-05-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
South Yorkshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 352 184 168 253 37.30
2024-09-11 352 180 172 253 38.70
2023-09-11 351 184 167 253 37.40
2022-09-11 351 184 167 253 37.40
2021-09-11 343 173 170 253 40.60
2020-09-11 331 168 163 253 38.90

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