The short version
89% capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2014).
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2014
- 64% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community special school
- Ages
- 4–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 193
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 63.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Solihull
- Head
- Mr Kieran Ryan-Grealish (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksMonitoring visit
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
June 2024 | School Inspection
Short inspection
January 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
February 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
September 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 1999 | Full Inspection
Location
Windward Way, Smith's Wood, Birmingham, West Midlands, B36 0UE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMerstone School
Special school · Very close
Smith's Wood Academy
Secondary · Very close
St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School
Primary · 330m away
Kingshurst Primary School
Primary · 368m away
Smith's Wood Primary Academy
Primary · 551m away
Yorkswood Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Guardian Angels Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Tudor Grange Academy Kingshurst
Secondary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Forest Oak School's Ofsted rating?
Forest Oak School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Forest Oak School?
Forest Oak School currently has 193 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Forest Oak School take?
Forest Oak School caters for pupils aged 4 to 19.
Where is Forest Oak School?
Forest Oak School is in Birmingham, B36 0UE, in the Solihull local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Forest Oak School have a sixth form?
Yes, Forest Oak School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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