The Forest Academy
Academy sponsor ledPrimaryAges 3–11Mixed
Thornton Road, Kendray, Barnsley, S70 3NG
Principal · Mrs Katie Pierce
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Key facts
Pupils346Capacity 253
OfstedOutstandingInspected 2 February 2023
TrustWellspring Academy Trust
Free school meals42.4%
Ofsted
Outstanding
Graded inspection on 2 February 2023.
- Quality of educationOutstanding
- Behaviour and attitudesOutstanding
- Personal developmentOutstanding
- Leadership and managementOutstanding
- Early yearsOutstanding
- SafeguardingEffective
Ofsted management information, latest inspections as at 31 August 2026.
Reception applications close 15 January 2027
For September 2027. Apply through Barnsley council, not the school. National offer day is 16 April 2027.
How to apply in BarnsleyNearby schools for the same ages
- Bank End Primary Academy0.4 mi
- Hunningley Primary Academy0.5 mi
- The Mill Academy0.7 mi
- Oakwell Rise Primary Academy0.7 mi
- Worsbrough Common Primary School0.8 mi