Forest Academy — Primary School in Croydon

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Forest Academy

Croydon, CR0 8HQ

190 Pupils

656 Capacity

3–11 Age Range

60.80% FSM %

96 Boys

94 Girls

About Forest Academy

Forest Academy is an Academies for pupils aged 3–11 based in Croydon, London. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 190 pupils on roll. School capacity: 656. Current headteacher: Swabra Lloyd.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Croydon or the school directly.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy converter
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Croydon
Region	London
Administrative District	Croydon
Parliamentary Constituency	Croydon East
Ward	Shirley South
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Does not apply
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	INSPIRE PARTNERSHIP ACADEMY TRUST
Opened	01-09-2013
UKPRN	10043109
URN	140113
Data Last Updated	09-07-2025

Governors & Trustees (7)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mrs Amanda Boyne	Chair of Local Governing Body	01/09/2021	31/08/2025	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Ed Britton	Chair of Local Governing Body	01/09/2025	31/08/2029	Appointed by trustees
Ekran Adan	Local Governor	31/10/2022	30/10/2026	Elected by parents
Mrs Fiona Ferret	Local Governor	24/11/2025	23/11/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Cordelia Shooter	Local Governor	13/07/2023	12/07/2027	Elected by parents
Mr Martin Warner	Local Governor	01/09/2021	31/08/2025	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Martin Warner	Local Governor	01/09/2025	31/08/2029	Appointed by GB/board