Forest Academy — Primary School in Brandon

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Forest Academy

Brandon, IP27 0FP

412 Pupils

420 Capacity

3–11 Age Range

24.50% FSM %

210 Boys

202 Girls

About Forest Academy

Forest Academy is a mixed-gender Academies located in Brandon, Suffolk, in the East of England region of England for pupils aged 3–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 412 pupils on roll. School capacity: 420. Current headteacher: April Grimes.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy converter
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Suffolk
Region	East of England
Administrative District	West Suffolk
Parliamentary Constituency	West Suffolk
Ward	Brandon Central
Urban / Rural	Larger rural: Further from a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Does not apply
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Not applicable
Nursery Provision	Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	FOREST ACADEMY
Opened	01-11-2010
UKPRN	10032211
URN	136316
Data Last Updated	09-02-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mrs April Grimes	Accounting Officer	08/09/2014	—	N/A
Mrs Rita Adrego	Chair of Trustees	21/01/2025	20/01/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Mr David Anderson	Chair of Trustees	21/01/2026	06/07/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Naimi White	Chief Financial Officer	29/01/2022	—	N/A
Mrs Claire Goldstone	Member	12/11/2018	—	Appointed by academy members
Mr Andrew Griggs	Member	03/12/2024	—	Appointed by academy members
Mr Arron MacDonald	Member	03/12/2024	—	Appointed by academy members
Mrs Fransisca Podar	Member	11/10/2023	—	Appointed by academy members
Mrs Priscilla Richardson	Member	15/12/2021	25/11/2025	Appointed by academy members
Mrs Fiona Rushton-Lee	Member	25/11/2025	—	Appointed by academy members
Mrs Rita Adrego	Trustee	20/05/2024	19/05/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Mr David Anderson	Trustee	07/07/2025	20/01/2026	Appointed by GB/board