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Forest Academy

Academy converter · Croydon · CR0 8HQ

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Phase

Primary

Age range

Ages 3–11

Pupils

180

Local authority

Croydon

Age range

Ages 3–11

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formDoes not have a sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 3–11, in Croydon, Croydon, 180 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 60%.

Open schools in Croydon
63
Primary schools in Croydon
38
Academies among open schools in Croydon
65% (41)
Open schools in CR0
58
Primary in CR0
37
Open schools in Croydon LA
155
Primary in Croydon LA
87

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in CroydonNear CR0

Overview

School type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Age range
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
140113

Location

Address
Bridle Road, Shirley
Postcode
CR0 8HQ
Town
Croydon
County
Surrey
Local authority
Croydon

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
180
Boys / girls
93 / 87
School capacity
656
Capacity fill
180 / 656 (27%)
Free school meals
60%
FSM pupils
108
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Nursery provision
Has Nursery Classes
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Religious character
Does not apply
Governance
Academy trust: INSPIRE PARTNERSHIP ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
INSPIRE PARTNERSHIP ACADEMY TRUST

Contact

Telephone
02087772808
Website
www.forestacademy.org.uk

Official links