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The Forest View Academy

Primary · Academy converter · Newark, NG22 9RJ

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National ranking

Key stage 2 2024/25

#4,929 of 15,057

Better than 67% of schools in England

Ranked by pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.

The Forest View Academy Ofsted rating

Ofsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 10 Jan 2023

Ofsted rating
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

School facts

PhasePrimary
TypeAcademy converter
Ages7 to 11
Pupils194
GenderMixed
Head teacherMr Reece Davy
TrustTHE FORGE TRUST
Local authorityNottinghamshire
Opened01 Jan 2017
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 143886.

Key stage 2 results

2024/25

Year 6 results in national curriculum tests and teacher assessments. The expected standard is the level pupils should reach by the end of primary school.

MeasureThis schoolNottinghamshireEngland
Expected standard in reading, writing and maths71%, better than England, better than Nottinghamshire64%63%
Higher standard in reading, writing and mathsScore of 110 or more in reading and maths, greater depth in writing.2%, worse than England, worse than Nottinghamshire7%8%
Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 meets the expected standard.106, similar to England, similar to Nottinghamshire105106
Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 meets the expected standard.104, similar to England, similar to Nottinghamshire105105
Average grammar, punctuation and spelling scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 meets the expected standard.107, better than England, better than Nottinghamshire105105
Expected standard in reading84%, better than England, better than Nottinghamshire76%76%
Expected standard in writing76%, similar to England, similar to Nottinghamshire73%73%
Expected standard in maths78%, similar to England, similar to Nottinghamshire76%75%
Pupils taking tests51--

Source: DfE, Compare school performance, Compare school performance 2024-2025.

Pupils

2025/26

Pupils at the January school census.

MeasureThis school
Total pupils194
Girls98
Boys96
Eligible for free school mealsPupils from low-income families who can get free school meals.44.3%
First language not English3.6%
School places2024/25Capacity, not including nursery.240
Unfilled placesShare of school places not taken.19.2%
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.33
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.4
Average class size21.5

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Pupils ethnicity

2025/26

Share of pupils in each ethnic group, as recorded at the January school census.

Pupils ethnicity

White British
91.2%
Other White
3.1%
White and Asian
1%
White and Black Caribbean
0.5%
Other ethnic group
0.5%
Irish
0%
Traveller of Irish heritage
0%
Gypsy/Roma
0%
White and Black African
0%
Other mixed
0%

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Teachers and staff

2025/26

Staff numbers are full-time equivalent (FTE). Teacher turnover shows where the school's teachers were by the following year's census.

MeasureThis school
Pupils per teacher15.7
Pupils per adultAdults include teaching assistants.8.8
Teachers (FTE)12.39
Teaching assistants (FTE)3.03
Support staff (FTE)10.85
Teachers in census year (FTE)2024/2513.6
Teachers who stayed (FTE)2024/2511.6
Teachers who moved to another state school (FTE)2024/250
Teachers who left state schools (FTE)2024/252

Source: DfE, School workforce in England, Reporting year 2025, published 04 Jun 2026.

Attendance

2025/26

Share of possible sessions missed.

MeasureThis schoolNottinghamshireEngland
Overall absence6%, worse than England, worse than Nottinghamshire4.8%5.1%
Persistent absencePupils missing 10% or more of sessions.17.9%, worse than England, worse than Nottinghamshire11.7%13.2%
Severe absencePupils missing 50% or more of sessions.2%, worse than England, worse than Nottinghamshire1%1%

Source: DfE, Pupil absence in schools in England, Autumn and spring term 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

Suspensions and exclusions

2024/25

Suspension rate is the number of suspensions per 100 pupils, so one pupil can be counted more than once. A permanently excluded pupil is removed from the school roll.

MeasureThis school
Suspension rate1.9%
Pupils with one or more suspensions1.9%
Permanent exclusion rate0%
Permanent exclusions0

Source: DfE, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England, Academic year 2024/25, published 09 Jul 2026.

Nearby schools

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Schools near The Forest View Academy
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.0 miPrimaryMaun Infant and Nursery SchoolAcademy sponsor led
Requires improvement
0.6 miPrimaryThe Parkgate AcademyAcademy sponsor led
Good
0.6 miSecondaryThe Dukeries AcademyAcademy sponsor led
Requires improvement
0.9 miPrimarySt Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery SchoolAcademy converter
Good
1.3 miNot applicableWellow House SchoolOther independent school
Unrated
1.8 miPrimaryThoresby Vale Primary AcademyFree schools
Unrated

Frequently asked questions about The Forest View Academy

What is The Forest View Academy's Ofsted rating?

The Forest View Academy is rated Good by Ofsted, last inspected on 10 Jan 2023.

How does The Forest View Academy rank in England?

The Forest View Academy ranks 4,929 of 15,057 schools in England for Key stage 2 2024/25 (better than 67% of schools).

What are The Forest View Academy's SATs results?

In 2024/25, 71% of pupils at The Forest View Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England 63%).

How many pupils attend The Forest View Academy?

The Forest View Academy has 194 pupils aged 7 to 11.

What is the capacity of The Forest View Academy?

The Forest View Academy had 240 school places in 2024/25.

How big are classes at The Forest View Academy?

At The Forest View Academy, the average class had 21.5 pupils in 2025/26, and there were 15.7 pupils per teacher.

What is attendance like at The Forest View Academy?

In 2025/26, pupils at The Forest View Academy missed 6% of sessions (England 5.1%), and 17.9% were persistently absent, missing 10% or more of sessions (England 13.2%).

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.