The Forest School
| Type | Special School / Academy special converter |
| Age Range | 2-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Park Lane Knaresborough North Yorkshire HG5 0DQ |
| Phone | 01423864583 |
| Reference Number | 147819 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 147 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 64.63%
Girls: 35.37% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 38.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 6.1% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | Unknown | 5 |
| 2 | 8 | 2 | 10 |
| 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 4 | 4 | 3 | 7 |
| 5 | 2 | Unknown | 2 |
| 6 | 10 | 2 | 12 |
| 7 | 12 | 7 | 19 |
| 8 | 17 | 10 | 27 |
| 9 | 8 | 8 | 16 |
| 10 | 13 | 13 | 26 |
| 11 | 10 | 5 | 15 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 86.4% |
| White, Other | 5.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 3.4% |
| White & Asian | 1.4% |
| Unclassified | 1.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.7% |
| Asian, Other | 0.7% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| > Quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Requires Improvement |
| Last Inspection Date | 2023-04-28 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-02-21 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2020-04-08 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| 2019-12-17 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2015-06-10 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2011-11-15 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2008-11-18 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2006-05-17 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2000-01-25 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2019-12-17 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2015-06-10 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2011-11-15 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2008-11-18 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2006-05-17 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2000-01-25 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2019. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school. | 8 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 11 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school. | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| 3. The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | 8 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| 4. My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | 9 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 5. The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | 7 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 11 |
| 6. When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly. | 2 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 7. My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | ||||||
| 8. The school has high expectations for my child. | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11 |
| 9. My child does well at this school. | 6 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| 10. The school lets me know how my child is doing. | 4 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| 11. There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 11 |
| 12. My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| 13. The school supports my child’s wider personal development. | 6 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 11 |
| 14. I would recommend this school to another parent. | 10 | 1 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -20.4 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | -18.2 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | -20.4 | Unlock | Unlock |
Destinations after GCSE's
Data relates to students who sat their GCSE's in 2022 and was last updated in May 2024.
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| Name | Distance |
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0.31 miles |
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Knaresborough St John's Church of England Primary School
Stockwell Road, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, HG5 0JN |
0.42 miles |
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Aspin Park Academy
Wetherby Road, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, HG5 8LQ |
0.57 miles |
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St Mary's Primary School Knaresborough, A Voluntary Catholic Academy
Tentergate Road, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, HG5 9BG |
0.71 miles |
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Goldsborough Church of England Primary School
Goldsborough, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, HG5 8NJ |
1.52 miles |
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Starbeck Primary Academy
High Street, Starbeck, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG2 7LL |
1.88 miles |
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Hookstone Chase Primary School
Hookstone Chase, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG2 7DJ |
2.07 miles |
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Scotton Lingerfield Primary School
Market Flat Lane, Lingerfield, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, HG5 9JA |
2.25 miles |
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Willow Tree Community Primary School
Wetherby Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG2 7SG |
2.75 miles |
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St Robert's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Ainsty Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 4AP |
2.89 miles |
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Richard Taylor Church of England Primary School
Bilton Lane, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 3DT |
3.2 miles |
|
Follifoot Church of England Primary School
Main Street, Follifoot, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG3 1DU |
3.28 miles |
|
Staveley Community Primary School
Minskip Lane, Staveley, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, HG5 9LQ |
3.36 miles |
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Harrogate, Grove Road Community Primary School
Grove Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 5EP |
3.37 miles |
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Harrogate, Bilton Grange Primary School
Bilton Lane, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 3BA |
3.46 miles |
|
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Harrogate, A Voluntary Academy
Coppice Rise, North Yorkshire, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 2DP |
3.7 miles |
|
Coppice Valley Primary School
Knapping Hill, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 2DN |
3.72 miles |
|
Oatlands Community Junior School
Beechwood Grove, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG2 8QP |
3.76 miles |
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St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Belford Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 1JA |
3.78 miles |
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Oatlands Infant School
Hookstone Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG2 8BT |
3.88 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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King James's School
King James Road, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, HG5 8EB |
0.56 miles |
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Springwater School
High Street, Starbeck, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG2 7LW |
1.87 miles |
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Harrogate High School
Ainsty Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 4AP |
2.87 miles |
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St John Fisher Catholic Academy
Hookstone Drive, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG2 8PT |
3.24 miles |
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St Aidan's Church of England High School
Oatlands Drive, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG2 8JR |
3.38 miles |
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Strive for Education
21 North Park Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 5PD |
3.57 miles |
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Harrogate Language Academy
8a Royal Parade, Harrogate, HG1 2SZ |
3.98 miles |
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Harrogate Ladies' College
Clarence Drive, Harrogate, HG1 2QG |
4.09 miles |
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Harrogate Grammar School
Arthurs Avenue, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG2 0DZ |
4.27 miles |
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Rossett School
Green Lane, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG2 9JP |
4.71 miles |
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Ashville College
Green Lane, Harrogate, HG2 9JP |
4.8 miles |