Forest Gate Academy

A good academy sponsor led school in Trafford. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Forest Gate Academy.

Manchester, M314PN Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

69

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
64.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 76.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
70.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 16.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
13 June 2018
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Daniel Adamson Avenue
Partington
Manchester, M314PN
Phone
1617754356
Website
forestgateacademy.co.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
138788
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Address
Daniel Adamson Avenue, Partington, Manchester, M31 4PN
Website
http://forestgateacademy.co.uk/
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE DEAN TRUST
Capacity
210 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
208
Free School Meals
60.4% (126 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
4.3% (9 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.4%
Good
Persistent Absence
23.9%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
76.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
16.0%
Reading Score:
107.0
Maths Score:
104.0
Grammar Score:
105.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
76.0 (+17.2 vs average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 104.0 107.0
2023 103.0 105.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
12 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
23
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
208 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+1.5 per year)

Up 1.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

excellence confidence independence resilience friendship kindness respect

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Forest Gate Academy. The Head of School and staff emphasise high expectations, a broad, enriched curriculum, and the aim to empower pupils to become confident, independent, resilient life-long learners who show friendship, kindness and respect. The school focuses on progress socially, emotionally, culturally and academically and invites visitors to arrange a view of the school.

Extracurriculars

Sports

Football Dodgeball

Facilities

Breakfast Club facility After School Club Extended School Room Nursery sessions (morning and afternoon)

Curriculum Highlights

Broad, ambitious and enriched curriculum Read Write Inc phonics programme Ongoing data snapshots and termly pupil progress meetings Reading, Writing and Maths assessed against New National Curriculum objectives Foundation subjects assessed periodically during the year

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Wraparound care includes a Breakfast Club opening at 8:00 am with cereals/milk/toast; cost £5.00 per child per day. After School Club runs from 3:15 pm to 5:15 pm; cost £6.00 per hour; second child discount of 50% available for multi-child families.

Admissions Criteria

All admissions need to be completed through Trafford Local Authority. The admission number is 30 for 2025/2026 across all year groups.

Financial Information

Breakfast Club £5.00 per child per day; After School Club £6.00 per hour (3:15pm–5:15pm); second child discount 50%.

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