# The Forest Academy

The Forest Academy is a Primary school for ages 3 to 11 in Kendray, Barnsley, with 346 pupils.

## Term dates

Years held: 2026-27, 2027-28. This page shows 2026-27; append ?year=YYYY-YY for another.

Basis: **authority_fallback** — The Forest Academy sets its own term dates. These are Barnsley’s, shown for reference only — check with the school before you book.
Source: https://www.barnsley.gov.uk/services/schools-and-education/school-terms-and-holidays/
Last checked: 1 September 2026
| Type | Name | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| term | Autumn term | 2026-09-01 | 2026-12-18 |
| holiday | Christmas holiday | 2026-12-19 | 2027-01-03 |
| term | Spring term | 2027-01-04 | 2027-03-25 |
| holiday | Easter holiday | 2027-03-26 | 2027-04-11 |
| term | Summer term | 2027-04-12 | 2027-07-21 |
| holiday | Summer holiday | 2027-07-22 | 2027-08-31 |

## Facts

- **URN:** 139136
- **UKPRN:** 10039860
- **Type:** Academy sponsor led
- **Phase:** Primary
- **Ages:** 3–11
- **Pupils:** 346
- **Capacity:** 253
- **Trust:** Wellspring Academy Trust (https://schooldates.co.uk/trust/wellspring-academy-trust)
- **Local authority:** Barnsley (https://schooldates.co.uk/council/barnsley)
- **Address:** Thornton Road, Kendray, Barnsley, S70 3NG
- **Coordinates:** 53.54176, -1.456585
- **Website:** https://www.theforest-academy.co.uk
- **Opened:** 1 May 2013

## Provenance

- **Source:** Get Information about Schools (GIAS), Department for Education
- **As at:** 31 August 2026
- **Canonical page:** https://schooldates.co.uk/school/forest-academy-barnsley

## Licensing

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