Forest Academy
#1147 of 1,720 primary schools in London
#7621 of 15,697 nationally
About Forest Academy
Forest Academy is a academy primary located in Croydon, in the Croydon local authority of London, England. It caters for Ages 3–11. In 2025 it enrolled 180 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 51.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of primary schools in England and 1147th of 1,720 ranked primary schools in London. Its strongest component is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (3th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 180; capacity filled 27.4%.
There are 57 schools in Croydon; Forest Academy ranks 28th of 55 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)73%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)7%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)60%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Forest Academy by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 180
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 60%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 27.4%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 73%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 7%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Forest Academy
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Harris Primary Academy Benson
Croydon · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
238 students · 863 m away
Oak Lodge Primary School
West Wickham · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
565 students · 1.2 km away
Shirley High School Performing Arts College
Croydon · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
800 students · 1.4 km away
St John's CofE Primary School
Croydon · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
418 students · 1.4 km away
St David's Prep
West Wickham · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
204 students · 1.5 km away
Coloma Convent Girls' School
Croydon · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
967 students · 1.6 km away
Orchard Park High School
Croydon · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
675 students · 1.6 km away
Orchard Way Primary School
Croydon · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
204 students · 1.6 km away
Applegarth Academy
Croydon · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
396 students · 1.8 km away
Hawes Down Primary School
West Wickham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
447 students · 1.8 km away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in London with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Oasis Academy South Bank Primary
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
179 students
Walthamstow Primary Academy
London · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
181 students
Willow Bank Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
182 students
St Paul's Cray Church of England Primary School
Orpington · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
178 students
St Peter Chanel Catholic Primary School
Sidcup · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
182 students
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
183 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Forest Academy a good school?
Forest Academy has a Success Index (England) of 51.7 out of 100 (Top 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #1147 of 1,720 in London. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Forest Academy rank in London?
Forest Academy ranks #1147 of 1,720 primary schools in London and #7621 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Forest Academy?
Forest Academy had 180 students in 2025.
Is Forest Academy a primary school or a secondary school?
Forest Academy is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Forest Academy?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Forest Academy; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.