The Forest Academy

Contact details for the school

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:

Type of school

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

Staff and pupils

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%

Location and administration

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

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

Governors

  • 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.