The Forest School
The Forest School is a special or alternative provision school (Academy special converter), ages 2–16, in Knaresborough, HG5, in the North Yorkshire council area. It has 155 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (23 April 2025): Outstanding in 1 area, Good in 3 areas.
Admissions
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Ofsted
Outstanding in 1 area, Good in 3 areas — inspected 23 April 2025.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Quality of education | Good |
Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
Personal development | Good |
Leadership and management | Good |
Safeguarding effective | Yes |
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Term dates
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Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 155 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 40.6% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 7.1% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 0% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 100% | 2024/25 |
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