The Forest Academy
School Name: The Forest Academy Address: Thornton Road, Kendray Town/City: Barnsley County: SOUTH YORKSHIRE Postcode: S70 3NG Country: 2007005897 Telephone Number: 01226 284719 Website: www.theforest-academy.co.uk
Phase: Primary (ages 3-11) Type: Academy sponsor led Religious Denomination: None Admissions Policy: Non-selective Established: 2013 Trust: Wellspring Academy Trust Sponsor: Wellspring Academy Trust
Principal: Mrs Katie Pierce
Capacity: 253
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 20 January 2022:
Number of pupils: 351 (52% boys & 48% girls)
Enrollment: 139% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 37.4%
URN: 139136
DfE Number: 370/2023
UKPRN: 10039860
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (E12000003)
District: Barnsley (E08000016)
Constituency: Barnsley East (E14000542)
Electoral Ward: Stairfoot (E05000994)
Easting & Northing: 436109E, 405151N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 32' 32.65" N 1° 27' 23.18" W
Plus Code: 9C5WGGRV+XC
DfE Record: View record
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- Craig Aubrey - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 May 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 3 May 2026.
- Mr Father Paul Cartwright - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2020 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 September 2024.
- Ella Copping - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 February 2020 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 13 February 2024.
- Lindsay Groom - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 May 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 3 May 2026.
- Scott David McHale - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 October 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 18 October 2026.
- Ken Mosley - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 March 2021 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 9 March 2025.
- Mr Michael Sanderson - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 24 November 2020 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 24 November 2024.
- Richard Whitfield - Local Governor. Appointed on 2 July 2020 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 2 July 2024.