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Forest Gate Academy

Academy sponsor led · Manchester · M31 4PN

Ages 3–11 · 215 pupils · Trafford

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Ofsted

School remains Good

KS2 expected (RWM)

76%

Overall absence

6.6%

Admissions demand

1.00 · Balanced demand

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

School remains Good

Inspection date

2024-01-18

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)76%
Higher standard (RWM)16%
Avg scaled score — reading
107.0
Avg scaled score — maths
104.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
105.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence6.6%
Persistent absence (10%+)23.9%
Unauthorised1.8%
Authorised absence
4.8%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.5%
Enrolments in measure
184

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for primary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

1.00 · Balanced demand

1st preferences

10

Places offered

10

1st-preference offers

10

Total preferences (any rank)
24
Preferred offers (top 3)
10
Applications from outside LA
0
Offers to outside-LA applicants
0
Admissions policy (GIAS)
Non-selective

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill102%

215 pupils · 210 places

Pupils on roll
215
Boys / girls
123 / 92
School capacity
210
Capacity fill
215 / 210 (102%)
Free school meals
58.6%
FSM pupils
126
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy sponsor led

Age range

Ages 3–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: THE DEAN TRUST
Academy trust
THE DEAN TRUST
Sponsor
The Dean Trust
Headteacher
Ms Anita Edwards

Location

Address
Daniel Adamson Avenue, Partington
Postcode
M31 4PN
Town
Manchester
County
Greater Manchester
Local authority
Trafford
District
Trafford
Constituency
Stretford and Urmston
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

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

Mixed academy sponsor led (primary), Ages 3–11, in Manchester, Trafford, 215 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 58.6%.

Open schools in Manchester
415
Primary schools in Manchester
285
Academies among open schools in Manchester
40% (168)
Open schools in M31
6
Primary in M31
3
Open schools in Trafford LA
104
Primary in Trafford LA
64

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 ManchesterNear M31

  • Partington Central Academy

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Academy converter · Primary

    Manchester · M31 4FL · Trafford

    Ages 3–11

    • KS269%
    • Absence6.5%
    • FSM59.9%
    • Demand0.98

    0.6 miles away

  • St Mary's CofE Primary School

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Voluntary controlled school · Primary

    Manchester · M44 5HG · Salford

    Ages 3–11

    • KS272%
    • Absence5.8%
    • FSM30.1%
    • Demand0.96

    0.8 miles away

  • Cadishead Primary Academy

    Ofsted: Inadequate

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Manchester · M44 5JD · Salford

    Ages 3–11

    • FSM39.5%

    1.0 miles away

  • Irlam Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Manchester · M44 6NA · Salford

    Ages 3–11

    • Absence6.9%
    • FSM24.6%
    • Demand1.00

    2.2 miles away

  • Oughtrington Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Primary

    Lymm · WA13 9EH · Warrington

    Ages 4–11

    • KS267%
    • Absence4.1%
    • FSM13.3%
    • Demand1.00

    2.3 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Ms Anita Edwards
Telephone
01617754356
Website
http://forestgateacademy.co.uk/

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