Forest Academy
Academy sponsor led
Ilford, IG6 3TN
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Bottom 33% in England
17 of 18 in Redbridge
Pupils
749
First preferences per place
0.55
2026/27
Absence
6.0%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 40.7 | 44.3 | 42.2 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 32% | 43% | 37% | |
| Average English grade | 4.4 | 4.8 | 4.5 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.2 | 4.6 | 4.4 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 36% | 44% | 40% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.33 | 0.11 | — |
58% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- King Solomon High School · 1.7 mi · Requires improvement · Top 36% in England
- Atam Academy · 2.0 mi · Good · Top 15% in England
- Ilford County High School · 2.1 mi · Report card · Top 2% in England
- West Hatch High School · 2.3 mi · No rating · Top 33% in England
- The Warren School · 2.4 mi · Outstanding · Top 34% in England
- Oaks Park High School · 2.4 mi · Good · Top 17% in England
Best secondary schools in Redbridge · Best secondary schools in Greater London
The neighbourhood
Forest Academy is in Hainault East (typical home £382,500, crime high).
What is Forest Academy's Ofsted rating?
Forest Academy is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does Forest Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Forest Academy is in the bottom 33% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.