The short version
At capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (117% full)
- 43% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy special converter
- Ages
- 2–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 148
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 42.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- Trust
- WELLSPRING ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Shona Crichton (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Park Lane, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, HG5 0DQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMeadowside Academy
Primary · 501m away
Knaresborough St John's CofE Primary School
Primary · 677m away
Knaresborough St John's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 677m away
King James's School
Secondary · 905m away
Aspin Park Academy
Primary · 912m away
St Mary's Primary School Knaresborough, A Voluntary Catholic Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Goldsborough Church of England Primary School
Primary · 2.4km away
Hookstone Chase Community Primary School
Primary · 3.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is The Forest School's Ofsted rating?
The Forest School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in April 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Forest School?
The Forest School currently has 148 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Forest School take?
The Forest School caters for pupils aged 2 to 16.
Where is The Forest School?
The Forest School is in Knaresborough, HG5 0DQ, in the North Yorkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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