Wyre Forest School

Wyre Forest School is performing well overall, achieving a 'Good' rating with notable strengths in behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and sixth-form provision, which are rated as 'Outstanding'. The school fosters a positive environment where pupils succeed in various ways, from academic achievements to personal milestones. Strong relationships between staff and pupils contribute to an atmosphere of respect and care, enhancing the overall educational experience.

Strengths

• Pupils are happy and well-supported by dedicated staff.
• Exceptional behaviour and relationships between staff and pupils.
• Strong focus on developing communication skills tailored to individual needs.
• Effective teaching of reading, helping pupils develop a love for books.
• Exceptional sixth-form provision with high success rates in further education.
• Ambitious governing body actively supporting school goals.

Areas for Improvement

• The creative curriculum lacks coherent planning and sequencing.
• The learning environment in the Reception classes is not as appealing as the rest of the school.

In 2024–25 pupils at Wyre Forest School attended 90.0% of sessions (the national figure for special schools was 87.2%). 31.1% of pupils were persistently absent, missing at least one session in ten (nationally 35.3%).

Sessions missed

Pupils persistently absent

Source: Department for Education, Pupil absence in schools in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Persistent absence means missing 10% or more of sessions; severe absence means 50% or more. No figures were published for 2019/20.

In 2024–25, 1.9% of pupils at Wyre Forest School were suspended at least once (nationally 5.1%). No pupils were permanently excluded.

Pupils suspended at least once

Source: Department for Education, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). A pupil can be suspended more than once, so suspensions per 100 pupils can be higher than the share of pupils suspended. Very small numbers are hidden by the DfE. Exclusion figures dropped in 2020 and 2021 because of school closures.

In 2025–26 Wyre Forest School had 7.1 pupils for each teacher (the national figure for special schools was 6.6). Of its teachers in 2024–25, 4.5% were no longer at the school a year later (nationally 14.5%).

Pupils per teacher

Teachers who left the school within a year

Source: Department for Education, School workforce in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Pupils per teacher counts full-time-equivalent pupils and teachers. Turnover is the share of a year's teachers (full-time equivalent) who were not at the school the following year, whether they moved to another school or left state-funded teaching. Turnover and sickness figures run one year behind the ratios. Sick leave is the share of teachers who took at least one day in the year, so it swings widely at small schools, where a few teachers can make it 0% or 100%. The national figures are for all state schools of the same type.

In 2025–26 Wyre Forest School had 389 pupils, 100.0% of them with an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 99.5%).

It says it provides for: specific learning difficulty; severe learning difficulty; profound and multiple learning difficulty; speech, language and communication needs; multi-sensory impairment; physical disability; autistic spectrum disorder.

Pupils by main type of need

Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded special school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.

In 2025–26 Wyre Forest School received £26,110 and spent £24,496 for each of its 389 pupils. It ended the year with reserves of £1,312,000 (£3,373 per pupil).

Income per pupil

Spending per pupil

Source: Department for Education, Financial Benchmarking and Insights Tool. Each year is the one the financial year ends in (2024 is 2023–24).

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What is Wyre Forest School's Ofsted rating?

The latest Ofsted rating for Wyre Forest School is Good, from an inspection in July 2025.

When was Wyre Forest School last inspected by Ofsted?

Wyre Forest School was last inspected in July 2025.

How many pupils does Wyre Forest School have?

Wyre Forest School has 389 pupils on roll.

What age range does Wyre Forest School cover?

Wyre Forest School for pupils aged 4 to 19.

What are Wyre Forest School's SATs (KS2) results?

In 2025, 0% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.

Where is Wyre Forest School?

Wyre Forest School is at Habberley Road, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY11 6FA.