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The Forest School

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The Forest School

Park Lane, Knaresborough, HG5 0DQ

Academy special converter · Ages 2–16 · Mixed

Ofsted
Requires improvement
Feb 2023

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

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Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

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KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

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Basics 9-5
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Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

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National · same year

46.0

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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2023/24Not available46.4
2024/25Not available46.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

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National · same year

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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2023/24Not available0.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

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Nearby secondary schools

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King James's School
0.91 km away · Community school
Good
Springwater Academy
3.01 km away · Academy special converter
Good
Henshaws College
3.47 km away · Special post 16 institution
Harrogate High School
4.61 km away · Academy converter
Requires improvement
St John Fisher Catholic Academy
5.22 km away · Academy converter
Good

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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. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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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.

  1. Dec 2019 — School remains Outstanding (Concerns) - S5 …
  2. Feb 2023 — Requires improvement
  3. Dec 2019 — School remains Outstanding (Concerns) - S5 … (predecessor: The Forest School)
  4. 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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