Forestwood School
Forestwood School is an independent special school in Bury for pupils aged 12 to 19. It has 25 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Forestwood School is Good, from an inspection in March 2025.
Ofsted inspection: March 2025.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 12-19 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Buller Street Bury Lancashire BL8 2BS |
| Phone | 01617627212 |
| Reference Number | 142675 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 25 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 36%
Girls: 64% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 9 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 12 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 13 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
Forestwood School is performing well, providing a supportive environment where pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities thrive. The school has established positive relationships between staff and students, fostering a sense of happiness and safety among pupils. With high expectations for achievement, most students enjoy learning and are well prepared for adulthood, effectively contributing to school life and benefiting from a variety of creative opportunities. However, there are areas within the curriculum that require improvement to ensure all staff are clear on what should be taught and when, to help all pupils progress effectively.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 04 Feb 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 04 Feb 2025 | Standard inspection: |
| 09 Nov 2021 | Standard inspection: |
| 26 Jun 2017 | Standard inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils receive care, kindness, and support from staff.
- Students develop confidence and reconnect with education.
- Strong relationships between pupils and staff.
- High expectations for achievement among pupils with SEND.
- Effective support for pupils struggling with reading.
- Robust personal development programs prepare students for adulthood.
- Pupils actively contribute to school life and decision-making.
Areas for Improvement
- Some areas of the curriculum lack clarity on important knowledge for pupils.
- Staff occasionally design activities that do not deepen pupils' knowledge.
In 2025–26, 64.0% of pupils at Forestwood School were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 36.0% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 7.9%).
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 independent school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.
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What is Forestwood School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Forestwood School is Good, from an inspection in March 2025.
When was Forestwood School last inspected by Ofsted?
Forestwood School was last inspected in March 2025.
How many pupils does Forestwood School have?
Forestwood School has 25 pupils on roll.
What age range does Forestwood School cover?
Forestwood School for pupils aged 12 to 19.
Where is Forestwood School?
Forestwood School is at Buller Street, Bury, Lancashire, BL8 2BS.