Open Other Primary Mixed

Forest Gate Academy

Daniel Adamson Avenue, Manchester, M31 4PN
Part of: THE DEAN TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Forest Gate Academy
Manchester, M31 4PN
228 Pupils
210 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
56.60% FSM %
128 Boys
100 Girls
About Forest Gate Academy

Forest Gate Academy is a Primary Academies serving Manchester and the surrounding area in Trafford with a Does not apply character. The school for pupils aged 3–11 is part of the North West region.

It has 228 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Anita Edwards.

Information on Forest Gate Academy is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy sponsor led
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Trafford
Region North West
Administrative District Trafford
Parliamentary Constituency Stretford and Urmston
Ward Bucklow-St Martins
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
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 THE DEAN TRUST
Opened 01-09-2012
UKPRN 10038863
URN 138788
Data Last Updated 06-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (10)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Varun Badhwar Local Governor 02/04/2025 30/06/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Kieron Champion Local Governor 14/01/2020 31/07/2025 Appointed by academy members
Miss Anita Edwards Local Governor 31/08/2014 31/08/2028 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Sami Gichki Local Governor 18/12/2024 17/12/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr George Devlin Shared Chair of Local Governing Body - Establishment 01/09/2023 31/08/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Janet Barker Shared Local Governor - Establishment 10/07/2022 10/07/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Roy Dixon Shared Local Governor - Establishment 31/08/2023 31/08/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Katy Higginson Shared Local Governor - Establishment 28/09/2016 28/09/2026 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Cara Jennings Shared Local Governor - Establishment 04/10/2022 03/10/2026 Elected by school staff
Kirsty Thorbjornsen Shared Local Governor - Establishment 15/09/2023 14/09/2027 Elected by school staff
Schools Nearby
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy
0.38 km • Manchester
Other
Fairfield House School
0.74 km • Manchester
Other
Broadoak School
0.83 km • Manchester
Other
Partington Central Academy
0.98 km • Manchester
Other
St Helen's Church of England Primary School
1.18 km • Warrington
Other
St Mary's CofE Primary School
1.35 km • Manchester
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Forest Gate Academy is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Manchester, Trafford.
Forest Gate Academy has 228 pupils, with a capacity of 210.
Forest Gate Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
The admissions policy at Forest Gate Academy is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Forest Gate Academy is Ms Anita Edwards.
Forest Gate Academy is at Daniel Adamson Avenue, Partington, Manchester, M31 4PN, in the Trafford local authority, North West.
Sixth form at Forest Gate Academy: Does not have a sixth form.
Forest Gate Academy is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Ms Anita Edwards
Daniel Adamson Avenue, Partington, Manchester, M31 4PN
01617754356
forestgateacademy.co.uk/
Location
M31 4PN  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 138788
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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