Special schoolData as of May 2026

The Forest School

Park Lane, Knaresborough, HG5 0DQ

A Requires improvement-rated special school in Knaresborough.

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Pupils

148

Ages

2-16

FSM

42.6%

Capacity

127

Ofsted

Requires improvement

Feb 2023

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

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RWM Combined

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

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Progress 8?

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9-7 Grades

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Basics 9-5

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Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

DfE school-level GCSE grade distribution is available from 2023/24 onwards; no data for earlier years

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About The Forest School

The Forest School is a secondary school in Knaresborough, North Yorkshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2023 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 41 responses), 93% of parents would recommend this school. The school has around 148 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Park Lane, Knaresborough, HG5 0DQ | More schools in North Yorkshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The Forest School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Dec 2019 — School remains Outstanding (Concerns) - S5 …
Feb 2023 — Requires improvement
Dec 2019 — School remains Outstanding (Concerns) - S5 … (predecessor: The Forest School)
Jun 2015 — Outstanding (predecessor: The Forest School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about The Forest School

What is The Forest School's Ofsted rating?

The Forest School received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.

What do parents say about The Forest School?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 41 responses): 93% of parents would recommend The Forest School.

Where is The Forest School located?

The Forest School is a secondary school in Knaresborough, North Yorkshire (HG5 0DQ).

How many pupils attend The Forest School?

The Forest School has around 148 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare The Forest School with other schools?

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