Open Other Primary Mixed

The Forest Academy

Thornton Road, Barnsley, S70 3NG
Part of: WELLSPRING ACADEMY TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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The Forest Academy
Barnsley, S70 3NG
352 Pupils
253 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
37.30% FSM %
184 Boys
168 Girls
About The Forest Academy

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

It has 352 pupils on roll. School capacity: 253. Current headteacher: Katie Pierce.

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 sponsor led
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Barnsley
Region Yorkshire and the Humber
Administrative District Barnsley
Parliamentary Constituency Barnsley South
Ward Stairfoot
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 WELLSPRING ACADEMY TRUST
Opened 01-05-2013
UKPRN 10039860
URN 139136
Data Last Updated 23-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Mick Neal Chair of Local Governing Body 30/04/2024 30/04/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Kyle Armitage Local Governor 20/06/2025 20/06/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Craig Aubrey Local Governor 03/05/2022 03/05/2026 Elected by parents
Ms Rebecca Barham Local Governor 25/02/2025 25/02/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Laura Barraclough Local Governor 27/02/2024 27/02/2028 Elected by school staff
Ella Copping Local Governor 13/02/2020 27/02/2028 Elected by school staff
Natalie Hardman Local Governor 01/09/2022 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Jessica Jenkins Local Governor 01/09/2023 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Jane Kirkham Local Governor 27/06/2023 30/04/2025 Elected by parents
Ken Mosley Local Governor 03/05/2017 03/05/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Dayo Oladiti Local Governor 03/12/2024 03/12/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Katie Pierce Local Governor 01/09/2023 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Schools Nearby
Bank End Primary Academy
0.61 km • Barnsley
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Barnsley Academy
0.63 km • Barnsley
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Hunningley Primary Academy
0.85 km • Barnsley
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The Mill Academy
1.1 km • Barnsley
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Oakwell Rise Primary Academy
1.19 km • Barnsley
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Worsbrough Common Primary School
1.34 km • Barnsley
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Forest Academy is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Barnsley, Barnsley.
The Forest Academy has 352 pupils, with a capacity of 253.
The Forest Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
The Principal at The Forest Academy is Mrs Katie Pierce.
The Forest Academy is at Thornton Road, Kendray, Barnsley, S70 3NG, in the Barnsley local authority, Yorkshire and the Humber.
Sixth form at The Forest Academy: Does not have a sixth form.
The Forest Academy is currently open.
Contact
Principal
Mrs Katie Pierce
Thornton Road, Kendray, Barnsley, S70 3NG
01226284719
www.theforest-academy.co.uk
Location
S70 3NG  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 139136
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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