Located in Hoddesdon, Forres Primary Academy is a primary school, serving pupils aged 5 to 11. The school is a academy sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Forres Primary Academy currently has around 234 pupils on roll, which is about 56% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.1% boys and 50.9% girls. Around 31.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (72.2%). other white pupils make up about 12.4%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Requires Improvement. This means the school has areas that require improvement. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Stanstead Road, Hoddesdon, EN11 0RW |
| Website: | |
| Telephone: | 01992467821 |
| School Type: | Academy sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Hertfordshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Gavin Douglas |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 151161 |
Ofsted inspection date: 04/10/2022
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 5 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 420 |
| Number of Pupils: | 234 |
| Number of Boys: | 115 |
| Number of Girls: | 119 |
| White British | 72.20% | 169 |
| Other White | 12.40% | 29 |
| African | 3.40% | 8 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 3.40% | 8 |
| Other Mixed | 2.60% | 6 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.30% | 3 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.30% | 3 |
| Caribbean | 0.90% | 2 |
| Indian | 0.90% | 2 |
| Pakistani | 0.40% | 1 |
| White and Asian | 0.40% | 1 |
| Other Asian | 0.40% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.40% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rye Park Nursery School Walton Road , EN11 0LN | 4out of 4 | 527 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forres Primary Academy Stanstead Road , EN11 0RW | 2out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Forres Primary School Stanstead Road , EN11 0RW | - not rated | 28 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cranbourne Primary School Bridleway North , EN11 9PP | 3out of 4 | 540 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cranbourne Primary School Bridleway North , EN11 9PP | - not rated | 540 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranbourne Junior School Bridleway North , EN11 9PP | - not rated | 540 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The John Warner School Stanstead Road , EN11 0QF | 1out of 4 | 461 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The John Warner School Stanstead Road , EN11 0QF | - not rated | 507 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The John Warner School Stanstead Road , EN11 0QF | - not rated | 507 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Barclay Academy Cock Lane , EN11 8JY | 3out of 4 | 2,302 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheredes School Cock Lane , EN11 8JY | - not rated | 2,302 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rivers Education Support Centre Old Essex Road , EN11 0AA | 3out of 4 | 878 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hailey Hall School Hailey Lane , SG13 7PB | - not rated | 1,043 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Hailey Hall School Hailey Lane , SG13 7PB | - not rated | 1,043 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Amwell View School Station Road , Stanstead Abbotts SG12 8EH | 4out of 4 | 1,777 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haileybury College , SG13 7NU | - not rated | 2,255 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.