Forest Edge School
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 11-14 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | 1 Faulkner Lane Sandown Isle of Wight PO36 9AZ |
| Reference Number | 149563 |
Forest Edge School is preparing for a significant transition as it seeks to implement material changes that will extend its age range and increase pupil capacity. The inspection indicates that if these changes are executed correctly, the school is likely to meet the independent school standards. Leaders demonstrate a strong commitment to responding to local educational needs, particularly for Year 9 pupils transitioning into key stage 4. They have meticulously planned the implementation process, showing substantial experience in managing independent school standards effectively.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 7 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 85.71%
Girls: 14.29% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 0% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 100% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 8 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 9 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 03 Feb 2026 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 03 Feb 2026 | Additional inspection |
| 27 Feb 2024 | Standard inspection: |
| 20 Dec 2022 | Pre-registration inspection |
| Proposed to open |
Strengths
- The leadership team has substantial experience in the independent school sector.
- The school's curriculum is ambitious and coherently sequenced, closely aligning with the national curriculum.
- Robust child protection and safeguarding policies are in place.
- Leaders ensure that teaching staff are well-trained and knowledgeable.
- The school has effective provisions for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
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| Name | Distance |
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