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Forest Academy
Harbourer Road, Hainault, Ilford IG6 3TN
Forest Academy is a non-selective academy. It has about 820 boys and girls aged between 11 and 16. In January 2023 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of Beacon Multi-Academy Trust Limited. (Beal High School is also a member.)
Particular strengths include Attendance, Admissions, Representation and Disadvantaged pupils. Relative weaknesses include Destinations, Finances, Environment and Attainment.
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Attendance: Excellent. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both very low.
Admissions: Above average. The occupancy rate is quite low and the offer rate is very high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix is slightly out of balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is in balance with the local community. Show details
Disadvantaged pupils: Above average. Progress up to age 16 is above average. Destinations at 16 are about average. There is no information for students aged 16-18.
Progress: About average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attainment: Below average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Environment: Below average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are roughly average, while crime is quite high.
Finances: Below average. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Destinations: Poor. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is very low. Show details
Sixth form: There is no sixth form at this school.

Provision for special educational needs
 Autistic spectrum disorder
Source: Department for Education. For full, up-to-date details, always ask a representative of the school.
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