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Forest Moor School

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Forest Moor School

Menwith Hill Road, Darley, Harrogate, HG3 2RA

Academy special sponsor led · Ages 9–16 · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Jun 2024

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

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1.5school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

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

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading
0.0%
Writing
0.0%
Maths
0.0%
RWM Combined
0.0%

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
1.5
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
0.0%
Basics 9-5
0.0%

Exam attainment

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

School · 2024/25

1.5

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2023/241.246.4
2024/251.546.0

Learning progress

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

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2023/24-2.440.00
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

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available for 2 years

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
0.0%
EBacc APS
0.08
EBacc 9-5
0.0%
EBacc 9-4
0.0%
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Nidderdale High School
9.12 km away · Academy converter
Good
Harrogate Ladies' College
11.26 km away · Other independent school
Otley Prince Henry's Grammar School Specialist Language College
11.29 km away · Academy converter
Outstanding
Harrogate Language Academy
11.61 km away · Miscellaneous
Rossett School
11.75 km away · Academy converter
Good

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About Forest Moor School

Forest Moor School is a secondary school in Harrogate, North Yorkshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2024 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 1.5. The school has around 103 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Menwith Hill Road, Harrogate, HG3 2RA | More schools in North Yorkshire

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Jun 2024 — Good
  2. Mar 2021 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc… (predecessor: Forest Moor School)
  3. Sept 2019 — Inadequate (predecessor: Forest Moor School)
  4. May 2017 — Requires improvement (predecessor: Forest Moor School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Forest Moor School

What is Forest Moor School's Ofsted rating?
Forest Moor School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What are Forest Moor School's latest exam results?
Forest Moor School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 1.5. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Forest Moor School located?
Forest Moor School is a secondary school in Harrogate, North Yorkshire (HG3 2RA).
How many pupils attend Forest Moor School?
Forest Moor School has around 103 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Forest Moor School with other schools?
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